Earl’s Organic Buyer’s Notes November 22, 2020

Koru apples are on the large side, with an attractive orange-red color over a yellow background. The shape is squat with some ribbing and russeting around the stem. It is complexly sweet, with subtle tartness and notes of honey, orange juice, spice, and vanilla. It has also been described as cidery, due to its juiciness. Koru apples keep their shape when baked, making them fantastic for pies. They are also slow to brown once cut, so they are ideal in salads or snacks. They are good savers — they can be kept up to four months in the refrigerator.  Read further to learn about the new heirloom apples this week- Elstar, Newtown Pippin and Spitzenberg. Download the buyer’s notes each week here.