Newtown Pippin apple

Malus domestica

Made famous by none other than Thomas Jefferson, who grew them in his orchard at Monticello. One of the first US apple exports to the UK. Sometimes known as Albemarle Pippins. Not an attractive apple, but has an aromatic flavour. The well-known Yellow Newtown Pippin is a close relative.

Last updated 10 Jun 2010 by Orange Pippin.

Summary

  • Parentage: Unknown
  • Origin: Newtown, Long Island, United States
  • Introduced: Late 1700s
  • Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 119800

Identification

  • Bultitude apple group: 2. Green, smooth, sweet

Visitor comments

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06 Feb 2010 ChalaineCA, United States
Near Mountain View, California? You are in luck. The Milk Pail store/fruit market (2585 California Street in MTV) has an incredible variety of apples. I've been trying something of everything and am currently hooked on Pippins. I've never before lived near a store like this and had no idea there were so many varieties of apples. Many of the apples are organic and many grown locally. Prices are great too! I just sampled my first Spitzenberg. They have a little website - www.milkpail.com.
04 Nov 2009 Nicole BeaumontPLEASANTON, United States
I was just searching for where I can find pippen apples. Interesting to find a fellow Pleasantonian, lol. Pippens make the BEST pies. Any tips on where I can buy some?
17 Oct 2009 Rob DrewPLEASANTON, ALAMEDA/CALIFORNIA, United States
Always liked Newton Pippins as a kid - fresh or in pies. Planted one here in inland from San Francisco a few years back. It was slow to bear, but now delivers crisp, delicious apples yearly. We pick in late September.
08 Nov 2008 Edna M. BerginesLANCASTER, LOS ANGELES, CA, United States
It was so difficult to find Pippin apples and this year has proven that I cannot find them anywhere. Could you please tell me where within a 50 mile radius I could purchasee them, or can I order them from this site.
25 Oct 2008 MaryELKHART, ELKHART, INDIANA, United States
i grew up with eating this apple. it went out of favor in the mid 70's, and i couldn't find it again. i have found it, and now trying to buy a tree for my back yard. i never want to be with out this apple. it makes the best pies, and just to eat it is heaven. nothing bets a newtown pippin
24 Sep 2008 MaryBOSTON, United States
As an apple fanatic, I am very happy to say it is a favorite of mine. I first tasted it in New York City (Many farmers from farther north sell their wares in Union Square on weekends) and the lady in the booth told me to wait a week or two before trying to eat it (she told me that it needs to "stew" before it attains full flavor.) I did so, and all I can say is WOW-nice and lively taste! It is a bit tart, but I cut it up and used it in a pie and the only thing I can say to UK readers is if you should come across this in a grower's catalogue or just as an available fruit, NAB IT! It may russet a little sometimes but it tastes lovely, and I am told has few pests (this variety would do nicely roasted over a bonfire come November 5th!)

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