Yankee Sweet

Good Apple Info Snapshot:

Fine grower, otherwise, nothing negative or positive to report.

Good Apple Info Difficulty Rating:

No info. Suspect, Easy.

Tree Habit:

No info.

Apple Color:

Yellowish or light green, never blushed; dots numerous, rough, russet, often with a green areole.

Size:

Medium, roundish conical, flattened on the ends.

Flavor:

mildly sweet – whitish tinged yellow flesh, fine-grained, juicy, moderately crisp.

Bloom:

Main Season Start

Ripe:

August/September

History:

Popular at one time in Floyd County and around Roanoke, Virginia, but very rare now. Its mild, sweet flavor makes this a pleasant fresh-eating apple but it is at its best when turned into apple preserves or marmalade.

Storage:

No info, suspect does not store well.

Uses:

Fresh Eating, applesauce, apple butter, preserves and apple marmalade.