Idared apple has light red skin and a mild sour taste. It was introduced in 1935 in the American state of Idaho as a product of crossbreeding two apple varieties – Jonathan and Wagener which were cultivated in Penn Yan since 1791.
PROFILE:
- Large to extra-large fruit size
- Sweet-sour flavor
- Juicy, bright red skin and mild sour taste
- Pale green-yellow flesh, sometimes tinged with pink color
BEST TO USE:
- Excellent for sauces, pies and cooking
- Good for eating fresh, salads and freezing
AVAILABILITY:
- From October to August
SPECIAL ADVICE:
This apple is perfect for making an excellent applesauce. Cook the apples with the skin on and then strain the sauce to get the most beautiful pink color
