Golden Sweet
The origin of the Golden Sweet apple
The apple originated in the American state of Connecticut, but beyond that, its parentage is a mystery.[2]
The size of a Golden Sweet apple
A Golden Sweet apple is a medium- to large-sized apple.[1]
When they ripen
Golden Sweet apples usually ripen from late July through early August, though this depends on the area. The harvest may continue into September.[1]
The flavor of a Golden Sweet apple
The flavor of a Golden Sweet apple is very sweet, rich, and has almost no tartness.[1] The flavor has been described as "honey sweet".[3] Golden Sweet has no acid flavor.[4]
When Golden Sweet bears apples
Golden Sweet tend to bear apples, every other year.[1]
What the Golden Sweet is used for
Golden Sweet apples are good for fresh-eating, also for apple sauce or apple cider.[1]
See also
- Tolman Sweet, a similar, but not quite the same apple
References
- "Golden Sweet Apples". cooksinfo.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- "Comprehensive Apple Variety List". applejournal.com. 2000. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- Beamer, Dave. "Coastal Apple Varieties". Coastal Apple Varieties. ucanr.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- "From the Ground Up: The apple—ephemeral and persistent". From the Ground Up: The apple—ephemeral and persistent. dailylocal.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
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