Crispin (Mutsu) apple

Malus domestica

A versatile dual-purpose apple, sharp but still pleasant to eat fresh.

Crispin (Mutsu) apple photo tape

Parentage: Golden Delicious
Origin: Japan
Introduced: 1930
Season: Dec-Mar
Apple cultivar ID: 101400


Known as Mutsu in its native Japan, Crispin looks like a large Golden Delicious and indeed one of its parents is indeed Golden Delicious so it has that lovely sweet honeyed flavour.

It cooks superbly too and the women picking them in the orchards used to call them 'oven busters' - take a big one home and bake it and you have a feast for two - and you don't need many for a deep apple pie.

Crispin is one of a small number of varieties which really is dual purpose - being both pleasant as a dessert apple (albeit too large for 1 person) and versatile in the kitchen.



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22 Jan 2009 02:18   Justin from Toronto, Canada
Matsus and Galas are something to look forward to in winter. Crisp, light, and bright. Matsus don't look so great on the outside but a bite into a nice cool one and you'll be hooked. They're great with a small slice of parmesan cheese.Reply to this comment
24 Nov 2008 04:48   Julie from Lancaster, PA
This is my husband's favorite apple, and one of mine as well. They smells like flowers, and they have an amazing tasteReply to this comment
17 Jan 2008 18:40   lynnie from Bristol, UK
This is my favourite apple, sweet, and crisp with a delicate flavour.Reply to this comment
05 Aug 2007 08:25   Tom from UK
A crisp refershing apple and much more appetising than it looks. However, it lacks the fullness of flavour of Cox and Braeburn.Reply to this comment

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