Heirloom Apple Varieties
Ananas Reinette
Or Royal Pineapple, this small yellow skinned apple was grown in France and Belgium in the 1850’s and is named for its flavor after it mellows from the tree. Some sources note it from the 1500’s, though it soared in popularity in Germany in the mid-nineteenth century, and remains popular all along central-northern Europe today. Its zesty, citrus flavor compliments its fine grain, crisp texture. Used mostly for eating out of hand, it is also a fine cooking apple and makes a robust juice or cider. It is a small to medium apple and aptly suited for the home garden. We begin harvest in mid-September through October.
