Blenheim Orange apple
A popular old English apple variety, primarily a cooker. Good for making 'Apple Charlotte' as it cooks to a stiff puree. Lovely eaten with cheese, having a nutty, quite sweet taste and a crumbly texture.
Our photo shows a redder-sport called Blenheim Red.
Visitor comments:
"I have a Blenheim orange tree in my garden, that nearly every year produces a good crop of large apples. I first used it as a cooker but it does not “fall” when cooked, and I prefer the taste of Bramleys.I have now decided that it is better as an eater. It is excellent with cheese and tastes similar to Egremont Russets. They keep well for a few months in my garage." Nick, UK
Species: Malus domestica
Parentage: Sport of Blenheim Orange
Origin: England
Introduced / discovered: 1966
Season: Oct-Dec
Comments
05 Nov 07 19:54 Nigel Puckrin from East Yorkshire, UK
Found in a bucket outside a farm saying take some to try. It said first found in 1740 growing against a wall at Blenheim Palace, formerly known as Kempsters Pippin. One of the nicest tasting apples I've ever had!
18 Oct 07 10:40 Charles from Crawley UK
I have a dwarfed tree in a pot and I think they are the best eating apples in the world! They may be a bit sharp for some people but I love them!
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