When you visit the grocery, apples with red flesh are hardly seen. However, apple farmers who are devoted to growing this tasty fruit. Probably know a thing or two about these apple varieties. Numerous red-fleshed apple trees are accessible for home apple growers. These apple varieties are still newcomers and are yet to be refined before they hit the market. Occurring naturally in some parts of central Asia, crab apples have a propensity of having a bitter taste when consumed.
Therefore farmers decided to cross them with the white-fleshed apples we all have come to love. Which saw them successfully come up with apples having red flesh that is sweeter compared to the crabapples. In this article, we will be looking at the varieties of these apples. Plus how they came to be in the first place, so stick around to find out.
Trees for Apples with Red Flesh; What About them?
Occurring naturally in parts of Asia, the trees for apples with red flesh were planted initially as cranberries. Still, breeders thought of cross-breeding them with sweet apples with white flesh. They succeeded in coming up with sweet-tasting apples that have red flesh. These apples are simply not a joy to grow other than possessing antioxidant propertiesalso.
These practices of breeding to produce apples with red flesh dates back to nearly two decades ago, but as mentioned, these apples have not made a breakthrough to the market to be sold commercially. Still, in European countries, there has been an occurrence of business-related release for these apples; furthermore, by the year 2010, the first purchase of these apples was made by a breeder from Switzerland in the European market.
Varieties of the Red Fleshed Apples
When comparing the color of the red-fleshed apples, they range from pink pearl to Clifford (brilliant red) to Taunton Cross (pink-tinged) as well as Apricot Apple (orange). Furthermore, these apple selections have various colored blooms more willingly than other apple trees that have a white shade. You may discover blossoms that have a lighter shade of cherry pink, and this depends on the cultivar. Some varieties of red-fleshed apples have a sweet taste, while others present a bitter taste, just like other apples.
There is a massive catalog of tree assortments for red-fleshed apple just like apples in general while they are comparatively entering the market. Here, we have provided you with a few variations to expand your knowledge on apples with red flesh; however, you should know that they are numerous other varieties to contemplatewhen choosing the right one that will suit your landscape. Also, keep in mind that not only does the color as well as the fruit’s flavor matter, but your region’s microclimate, as well as the storage capability of the fruit, are also essential factors that you should consider.
Now, let’s look at the various varieties of apples with red flesh. Remember, the following list is not limited to the given types.
Pink Pearl
The Pink Pearl apple is a distinctive apple that has pink flesh beneatha pearly yellow, translucent skin. Introduced in the year 1944, the Pink Pearl apple tree is an immensely tasting apple having firmflesh. Depending on the harvest time, Pink Pearl apples can be tart or sweet-tart, and they are convenient when it comes to baking. They are also a great choice when eaten fresh as part of a salad or alone.
Thornberry
Initially grown in Whitethorn, California, these apples ripen at the start of October. These are tart apples, so those who prefer this kind of apples will find this a great fit. The Thornberry apples have a tantalizing flavor that is slightlyberry-like but is not juicy apples, having an overall dry texture. This is the downside to Thornberry apples.
Grenadine
These apples have juicy pink flesh that shows through the slightly translucent red skin making the apple appear in slightly purple. These apples have origins in Humboldt County in California. For the tart taste to smooth, grenadine apples require a few weeks of storage and are tasty when eaten fresh. Just like Thornberry apples, grenadine apples ripen at the beginning of October.
Geneva Crab
These are red-fleshed crabapples that were first developed in Ottawa on an experimental farm in the year 1930. They are mid-sized with high acidity as well as having low sugar, and they are mainly used to create cider when blended with apples having high sugar and low acidity. The geneva crab ripens between late September to early October.
Mountain Rose
The Mountain Rose apples are mostly covered in blush ranging from red to pink and are speckled with faintly white lenticels. The skin of these apples is very delicate and can be bruised with ease, and they have a bright pink, almost red flesh that is persistent even when the apples are cooked. The Mountain Rose Apples have a crisp flesh as well as a balanced acidity.
Conclusion
Apples with red flesh occur naturally in parts of Central Asia, and the red-fleshed apple trees were initially planted as cranberries. Nevertheless, in most parts of America, they have been successfully breeding to produce various varieties. When comparing the color of the red-fleshed apples, they range from pink pearl (Pink Pearl) to Clifford (brilliant red) to Taunton Cross (pink-tinged) as well as Apricot Apple (orange).
These apple varieties also have various colored blooms more willingly than other apple trees that have a white shade. There is a considerable list of red-fleshed apple tree varieties just like apples in general while they are comparatively new to the market. There are numerous varieties of red-fleshed apples, and in this article, only a few were mentioned. This is; the Pink Pearl, Thornberry, Grenadine, Geneva Crab, and lastly, the Mountain Rose. So now you know about the red-fleshed apples, and hopefully, if you come around such apples, don’t be shocked by what you see; they are just as tasty as the white apples you are used to.
Read my other post on growing Asian Pears and Cranberries in your backyard.
