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An Apple A Day: Heirloom Apples & Other Orchard Fruits

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It is harvest time!

It is harvest time!

The seeds of the heirloom apple, Lamb Abbey Pearmain, are looking just about right.

The seeds of the heirloom apple, Lamb Abbey Pearmain, are looking just about right.

Ananas Reinette is a small yellow-skinned apple. It was grown in France in the 1500’s. It has a zesty, pineapple, citrus flavor and flesh that has a fine grain texture.

Ananas Reinette is a small yellow-skinned apple. It was grown in France in the 1500’s. It has a zesty, pineapple, citrus flavor and flesh that has a fine grain texture.

McIntosh originated in Canada in 1811. Most folks know this apple as the fruit with melting white flesh -- tart, spicy, aromatic.

McIntosh originated in Canada in 1811. Most folks know this apple as the fruit with melting white flesh — tart, spicy, aromatic.

Gala originated in New Zealand in 1934. Grown in most of the major apple regions in Europe, Canada, South Africa, South America, and the USA.

Gala originated in New Zealand in 1934. Grown in most of the major apple regions in Europe, Canada, South Africa, South America, and the USA.

HONEYCRISPA new American variety developed by the University of Minnesota and released in 1991. Honeycrisp rapidly became one of the most popular apples on the market today. They grow very well at Scott Farm and are picked when tree ripe. They have a refreshing blend of tart and sweet with a crisp, breaking flesh meaning a chunk of apple will break off when bitten into.

HONEYCRISP
A new American variety developed by the University of Minnesota and released in 1991. Honeycrisp rapidly became one of the most popular apples on the market today. They grow very well at Scott Farm and are picked when tree ripe. They have a refreshing blend of tart and sweet with a crisp, breaking flesh meaning a chunk of apple will break off when bitten into.

FRANC RAMBOURA 16th century French apple popular with American colonists. Rambour is a French name given to certain varieties of red apples of a large size, Franc Rambour is also known as Summer Rambo. Crisp, very juicy, breaking flesh, a great apple for early season eating out of hand and also good for sauce.

FRANC RAMBOUR
A 16th century French apple popular with American colonists. Rambour is a French name given to certain varieties of red apples of a large size, Franc Rambour is also known as Summer Rambo. Crisp, very juicy, breaking flesh, a great apple for early season eating out of hand and also good for sauce.

PITMASTON PINEAPPLERaised in 1785 by a Mr. White of Herefords, England. In a good year there is a distinct pineapple flavor - intense sweet, sharp, honeyed.

PITMASTON PINEAPPLE
Raised in 1785 by a Mr. White of Herefords, England. In a good year there is a distinct pineapple flavor – intense sweet, sharp, honeyed.

DOLGO CRAB APPLEThese tangy crabapples originally came from Kazakhstan several hundred years ago. With an intense, zesty flavor similar to cranberries, their best use is in sauces, sorbets, chutney or as a condiment for meat or poultry. They make a beautiful rose-colored jelly.

DOLGO CRAB APPLE
These tangy crabapples originally came from Kazakhstan several hundred years ago. With an intense, zesty flavor similar to cranberries, their best use is in sauces, sorbets, chutney or as a condiment for meat or poultry. They make a beautiful rose-colored jelly.

HOLSTEINA German apple from the 1900s thought to be an offspring of Cox's Orange Pippin. A crisp apple with a citrus flavor and a sprightly balance of sugars and acids. Sometimes there is a hint of pear. Good for eating out of hand and cooking.

HOLSTEIN
A German apple from the 1900s thought to be an offspring of Cox’s Orange Pippin. A crisp apple with a citrus flavor and a sprightly balance of sugars and acids. Sometimes there is a hint of pear. Good for eating out of hand and cooking.

Please ask Jane Booth for permission to reproduce her copyrighted photographs and/or writing. Email jane.booth.1@gmail.com or call (802) 431-7111.   Jane has spent a good part of her career photographing and writing about gardens and small farms for Gardens Illustrated, Yankee Magazine, Country Living, Country Living Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, New Old House Journal, and Cape Cod & Islands Home where she produced an ongoing column and feature stories.

David Tansey is the founder of The Landmark Trust USA and past president of Landmark and The Scott Farm.  He was involved in every step of revitalizing Landmark Trust USA and Scott Farm properties.