Some like sweet apples, others like fruit with sourness. But there are varieties that, thanks to their excellent taste, cause admiration for almost all consumers, regardless of their preferences. Some of these winter apples are known more to specialists, and amateur gardeners are little known. We will try you with the best, in our opinion, varieties, taking into account the results that were obtained at various exhibitions and according to our rating, which was formed on the basis of tests and tastings.

Storing apples

Autumn and winter varieties of apples are removed from trees in the stage of technical maturity, and they ripen in lezhke. In this case, the starch in the fruit turns into sugar, some water is removed, some of the acids are consumed "for breathing." This process depends on the temperature, in a warm place it happens faster. If apples emit a strong aroma, then they are already ripe and they need to be processed, not allowing overripe, which is accompanied by a decrease in acidity and the content of tannic substances.

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Description of popular varieties

Delbar Jubile

The variety is one of the most valuable, stands out for its excellent taste and very good coloring, which, depending on the conditions and technology of cultivation, can be from red to ruby. The variety showed itself to be very technological and easy in agricultural engineering. In conditions of intense heat, without watering, when many varieties began to crumble, the Jubilee Delbar preserved the whole harvest. He was bred in France by crossing the Golden Delicious and Lundbiothrop.

Treemiddle layer, with oval, decomposing, ungrowned crown, winter hardy, resistant to scab and powdery mildew. In fruiting comes early, fructifies generously. Fruit  Large, round-conical, with intense red fuzzy blush on the entire surface. Pulpcream, scraping, fine-grained, juicy, with a characteristic aroma of excellent sour-sweet taste. . In the fridge fruit stored 7-8 months,  not losing taste.

Brebourne

This variety has unique taste, which is characterized as sweet-wine. Indeed, spicy, tart sour gives a unique taste to apples. But in connection with the long period of fruit ripening, only the most southern regions of Ukraine  suitable for growing this variety. Perhaps with the advent of new clones with a much earlier maturity period, Breburn will be distributed in our country. Due to its taste qualities this variety became very popular in the south of Western Europe and especially in England. The variety was obtained in New Zealand in 1952, probably from free pollination of the "Lady Hamilton" variety.

Treemiddle-spring, fast-growing and yielding. Fruitelongated, sometimes ribbed, near the calyx (this is manifested in regions with a cooler climate). Skinyellow, shiny, covered with purple dots on a background of dark red blush that covers 3/4 of the surface of the fruit. Pulplight cream, dense, juicy, fragrant, wine-sweet. Fruits have high transportability, their shooting ripeness comes in November, and they do not fall off the tree. In the fridge, apples are kept until May.

Honey Crisp

It is considered one of the most valuable varieties in the US and is gaining popularity all over the world. A distinctive feature of this variety is very crisp flesh, which was reflected in his name (Honey - honey, Crisp - crisp). The excellent dessert taste of fruits combined with a very attractive appearance (the conical shape of the crimson color and large dots resemble the giant strawberries) explains the high price of fruits and planting material. "Honey Crisp" was obtained from the crosses of the "Honeigold" and "Mechek" varieties in Minnesota, USA.

Treesmedium-sized, scabby are slightly affected, powdery mildew in average. These apple trees yield high yields. From "Honeygold" the variety inherited a high winter hardiness. Fruitlarge or very large, weigh 180-260 g, individual - more than 350 g, yellow, with a marble-red blush on the larger surface of the fetus and white subcutaneous dots. Pulplight yellow, dense, juicy, excellent sweet and sour taste with a light aroma. The film ripeness comes in the end of September. In the fridge fruit stored until February

Elista

This is a new Belgian clone of "Elstar" with a more intensive coloration that covers the entire surface of the fruit. Trees are medium-sized, resistant to disease.

Fruit(130-170 g) round, slightly flattened, yellow with maroon blurry blush on the entire surface of the fetus, with subcutaneous white dots. Pulp  creamy, juicy excellent taste. Thanks to its taste qualities, Elista invariably falls into the top five of the most delicious winter varieties. Removable ripeness comes in late September. In the fridge fruit stored until March, and in refrigerators with gas medium - until May.

Pink Lady

Not all of Ukrainecan satisfy the climatic requirements of this Australian variety. "Pink Lady" has the highest taste qualities. It was received in 1979 by J. E. L. Cripp when crossing the varieties "Lady Williams" and "Golden Delicious." Very popular on the Australian mainland, in England, it is actively being introduced into production in countries of Western Europe with a long warm climate.

Tree  "Pink Lady" is a medium-sized, with a broadly oval thickened crown, easily amenable to the formation of modern types of crowns. Sufficiently resistant to scab and powdery mildew. The frost resistance of a tree is average. In fruiting, the apple tree enters early, regularly and generously yields. Fruitabove average size and large, slightly asymmetric, round-cone, greenish-yellow, with a pink-red blurred blush that covers 50-60% of the surface. Flesh white, dense, excellent sour-sweet taste. The shooting ripeness of the variety comes late, in the middle of November. In the fridge, apples stored 8-9 months. Grade is recommended for cultivation in the Crimea and the southern regions.

Eliza

Due to its taste and appearance in Europe, this variety is considered a club. "Eliza" was obtained in Holland, in 1974 with the crossing of varieties "Septer" and "Cox Orange Pepin".

Treemiddle layer with a wide, ungainly crown, winter-hardy, resistant to scab, powdery mildew and bacterial burn. Fruit starts early. The yield of the variety is very high. To maintain the high marketability of fruits, a pruning pruning is necessary. Fruitlarge, round-conical, with weak ribbing at the apex, with a brownish-red blush on the entire surface and light dots. The skin is medium in thickness, very dense, shiny, almost dry. Pulpwhite, solid, fine-grained, juicy, excellent sour-sweet taste. Filming ripeness of apples comes in early October.In the fridge they stored 7-8 months, without losing taste.

Jonagored

This outstanding variety can be safely called king of winter varieties of apples. His clone deserves the closest attention. In our markets, "Jonagored" is sold under a more consonant name for us - "Highlander". It was discovered in 1980 in Belgium as a spontaneous mutation. After nine years in England was awarded a gold medal as the best grade.

Treeit forms a wide-pyramidal, medium-thickened crown. The yield of "Jonagored" was consistently high, for the entire time of observation (8 years), regardless of the weather conditions of the season. This favorably distinguished him from many other varieties. Fruitlarge, roundish, smooth, attractive, with a dark red blush and a thick waxy coating. Pulpyellow, juicy, spilling, fragrant, excellent taste.

Rubinetet

This dessert variety from Switzerland received the title "I'm a 2002 bloc". The evaluation was carried out by the German firm DuMoint. Treesrednorosloe, with a rounded crown, very quickly enters into fruiting, increases yield and after a few years of fruiting requires a normalizing and very professional pruning. Otherwise, the tree is heavily overloaded with fruits that grow smaller. At a high agrotechnical level, you will be pleased with the excellent taste of fruits, of medium and large size, with a striped red blush on most of the surface. Pulpcream, crispy, juicy, excellent sweet and sour taste. Removable ripeness comes in mid-September to early October. In the fridge fruit stored until March-April.

Apple is a super-fruit, because even in one apple contains about 25% of the necessary daily intake of vitamin C; in it there is fiber, and in a peel it is a lot of pectin which helps to lower a level of a cholesterin and to balance quantity of sugar in blood. Each variety is good for certain uses. About the most popular varieties, we will tell in this article.

ON A NOTE

•   Keep  apples in a dark cool place or in the refrigerator. Throw away all the damaged and spoiled fruit, as they will spoil all other apples. Apples are well preserved, but the shelf life depends on the kind of apples and on when they are harvested.
• Sliced  Apples quickly oxidize and turn brown, so do not prepare them beforehand. To stop this process, put them in a bowl with cold water, in which lemon juice is diluted, but do not store them in this form for long, since water will affect the taste and aroma of apples.

The bright pink color and sweet-tart aroma are the two main characteristics that made Pink Lady's favorite apple of people all over the world. This business site review provides information on the nutritional value of these apples. Read on to find out the unique qualities and health benefits of this fat, quenching thirst for fruit. Did you know?
  The pear sinks, but the apple does not sink, because its density is less than that of water. The branch of botany that helps to study, cultivate and store fruit is known as a pomace. Although the apple tree takes three to four years to produce the first fruit, it lives for hundreds of years. The pink lady brand is well-known for its average size, sweet and smooth skinned apples. This naturally exciting fruit has a pale greenish-yellow color with an attractive pink or crimson blush. Its creamy, dense, juicy flesh always provides an excellent taste, the point is, when you buy it there is not. These apples are produced in different countries at different times, but with similar technical characteristics. The brand was successful in constantly preserving the quality of the fruit by color, hardness, and sugar content.

A full plate of sliced ​​pink apple lying on your dining table can awaken all your senses. This juicy, fragrant and crunchy fruit is extremely tempting. It's sweet and delicious, but the first bite of a pie. This modern breed was bred in Australia by John Cripps in the 1970s. This is a cross between the Golden Delishes and Lady Williams. This is the first Apple with a trademark. It comes with a typical pink heart-shaped sticker on it. Trees and fruits grow well in warm, hot and cold climates. These apples have a very long shelf life for chilled. And they taste better when stored for several weeks. At room temperature they remain fresh for about 8-15 days.

Nutrition Facts
  As the official website of the pink lady,

  ✦ in 100 grams of fruit contains 54 calories. According to the USDA, 109 g (1 cup) of Fuji apple contains 69 calories. Therefore, this branded Apple is relatively low in calories.

  ✦ It is without fat and sodium.

  ✦ it does not contain cholesterol.

  ✦ 10 grams (10%) of carbohydrates per 100 g of Pink Lady apples.

  ✦ these 10 grams of carbohydrates contain 2 g of fiber. The maximum sugar content is one of the unique properties of this apple. As it is high in fructose, it gives a lot of energy.

  ✦ You do not have to clean it before eating. The skin contains about 50% of vitamins.

✦ is a good source of antioxidants.

  ✦ contains 4% of vitamins and minerals, and more than 80% of water.

  ✦ About a quarter of your daily recommended dose of vitamin C can be obtained by consuming it.

Benefit for health
  ✦ fiber promotes easy digestion and prevents abnormal fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

  ✦ According to the results of a study presented during the "Experienced Congress of Biology" in 2008, regular use of apples reduces the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease by 27%.

  ✦ those who connect apples in their normal diet, are less likely to suffer from high blood pressure.

  ✦ Apple being with a negative calorie fat-free meals helps maintain weight within normal limits.

  ✦ Antioxidants in fruits, prevent premature aging and strengthen your immune system.

  ✦ Since it contains 80% water, it acts as a natural appetite suppressant. Water helps protect the body from dehydration.

Consumers often complain about the relatively high prices for these apples. It should be noted that this long-maturing process of pink lady (extreme caution should be taken as the first apple bloom and the latter are harvested) and more than 1,300 inspections periodically check the specifications and preserve fruit quality, lead to the involvement of more experts in the process of growing these apples. From the plantation to the packaging, each process is carefully monitored, and the quality of the fruit will be strictly observed. Therefore, if you want to have an unforgettable taste, you should buy these branded apples.

To date, there are so many varieties of apples, then it's almost impossible to list everything. Someone prefers sweet fruit, someone likes with sourness and even just sour. We will describe the best varieties of apples in pink.

An apple tree with fruits of pink color is abundant, we will describe in detail 5 best, time-tested varieties bred by our and foreign breeders.

Chris Pink (Pink Lady)

The variety was bred by Australian breeders, it appeared on sale in 1985. The apple tree is late maturing, so the harvest begins to be harvested from October. The fruits have bright pink skin, delicious flesh. Fruits are recommended for use for baking, obtaining sweet sauces, pressing juices.

Pink pearls

The variety under consideration was bred in far 1944 by the world-famous breeder Albert Etter. The fruits of these apples are distinguished by a green or yellow skin, a pink color of the pulp, which is unique. Fruits produce a pleasant aroma, have a special taste with grapefruit and raspberry tones in them a lot of juices and a small caloric content.

Orel striped

The fruits of this variety of apples have an oblong shape. Their skin is colored gently pink. On the surface of apples, blurry patches and purple bands are clearly visible. The entire fruit during maturation can be covered with a wax coating. The flesh consists of fine-grained particles, it is tender with a lot of juices, it has a wonderful aroma. The taste is harmonious with pleasant sourness, it improves with full ripening of the fruit. The harvested fruits are kept until February, subject to storage conditions.

Lobo

Lobo can be attributed to winter varieties. This breed was brought out by Canadian breeders from the Mackintosh and hybrids. Due to a considerable number of advantages, the variety under consideration can be grown in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Baltic countries.

The fruits of medium size are round-conical with a weight of 130-160 grams. Fruits have a smooth shiny skin with pink spots and a bluish bloom. The pulp is juicy, tender, creates a strong fragrance. The taste of these pink apples is sweet with a light sour.

Washington Pink

The variety was brought to Australia in 1985, it appeared from such apple trees as Lady William and Golden Delicious. The flesh of these apples is dense and crisp, has a wonderful sweet and sour taste. Peel pink with a slight touch, from where the name of the variety (Pink). Fruits ripen in late October. They can be used for obtaining juice, cooking compotes, kissels, casseroles. The shelf life is long, fruit of this variety can be found in the fruit market from November to August.