King of the Pippins apple
Malus domestica
Also known as Reine de Reinettes, sharp, firm, fairly juicy - a good all-round apple
Parentage: Unknown
Origin: France
Introduced: 1770s
Season: Oct-Dec
Apple cultivar ID: 111100
A popular 19th century apple, very widely grown in Europe at the time, and versatile for culinary and dessert uses. King of the Pippins is a sharp, firm, juicy apple which sweetens in storage.
If this variety were discovered today it would hardly merit the title "King" of the pippins, or even "Reine" de Reinettes" (queen of the reinettes) as it is called in France. However back in the late 18th century when it first became known the name was probably more appropriate.
The main attraction of King of the Pippins today is its versatility. It can be used as a dessert apple but also has many culinary uses. It keeps its shape when cooked and brings an authentic old-fashioned flavour. The sweet-sharp juice is also useful for making fresh apple juice and in cider-making.
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Relationships to other apple varieties
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| 20 Oct 2008 13:33 | Sandy Norman | |
| This apple tree has been in our garden for about 60 years or more. We get a good crop every two years. The flavour is superb and we love it for its juicy taste. It spoils us for other apples! | ||
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Where to buy apple trees
The following fruit tree nurseries offer King of the Pippins apple trees for sale:
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Keepers Nursery
Kent, United Kingdom
Deliver nationally
Available November-March
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Where to buy apples
No fruit suppliers listed for this variety.
Apple tree register
The following King of the Pippins trees have been registered - click the name to view more details of each tree:
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jill leigh
norwich, norfolk, United Kingdom - See a map of these trees
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