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today's apple, Zestar!, originates from the US in 1972 and are also known as Minnewashta and Flavar apples. they can withstand severe cold conditions, as tested by the University of Minnesota. a license is required to grow Zestar! trees outside the US.

sources: specialty produce, university of minnesota (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple, the York Imperial, was discovered in the US in the 1820s. there are two historical markers commemorating the variety. it keeps for six months.

sources: pomiferous (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple, the X-4982, was developed in France in 1985 and then tested in Canada. it is a cross between the Gala and Florina varieties, and is marketed as Galarina.

sources: pomiferous (no wikipedia article)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple, the Winter Banana, was discovered in the mid 1870s in the US. much like their name suggests, they are ripe to eat from December onwards and have a banana flavour, though they do better in warmer climates.

sources: specialty produce, plantura magazine (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple, the Virginia Crab, is also known as the Hewe's Crab and was discovered in the 1700s in the US. Thomas Jefferson designated his entire north orchard exclusively for them, helping their popularity grow. they are small and primarily used for cider.

sources: pomiferous, monticello (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple, the Undine, is yet another descendant of the Jonathan variety, raised in 1930s Germany. it is used as a cooking and dessert apple.

sources: pomiferous, national fruit collection (no wikipedia article today)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple is the Tom Putt, originating from England in the late 1700s. it is primarily used as a cider apple, but can also be used for cooking and juicing.

sources: pomiferous (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple, the Surprise, was brought from its native Asia to Europe in the early 1800s. it is grown primarily to breed varieties that retain the pink-tinted flesh, which can sometimes show through parts of the skin. it has a pear-like flavour.

sources: specialty produce, pomiferous (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple, the Reinette du Canada, comes from France despite its name. it is a russet apple, meaning its skin has rough brownish patches that can cover the entire fruit. in France, it is usually sold as just the "Canada".

sources: orange pippin, pomiferous, wikipedia article for russetting (i can't find the original source...?) (and here's the wikipedia article for the apple itself)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple is the Queen, inteoduced to New Zealand by European colonisers. it has 1.6 grams of protein per apple (skin on).

sources: specialty produce, mr apple (no wikipedia article)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple is the Pink Lady, the trademark name of the Cripps Pink, developed by John Cripps in 1970s Australia. it has several sports (mutations), such as the Rosy Glow and Lady In Red varieties. 65% of Cripps Pink apples do not meet the tight Pink Lady standards and are sold under their cultivar name instead.

sources: orange pippin (and here's the wikipedia article for cripps pink!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple is the Opal, developed in the Czech Republic in 1991 and initially named UEB 32642. their taste apparently has notes of pear, coconut, and banana candy. they are quite big and do not brown easily even when cut and left out in the open.

sources: specialty produce, serious eats (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple is the Northern Spy, originating from 1800s New York. there are several theories to its name's origin, but one source speculates it was named after a dime store novel about a "spy" who helped to free slaves. the original tree was killed by rabbits or mice before blooming, but the seedlings were replanted and bloomed eventually in 1825.

sources: specialty produce, out on a limb apples (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple is the McIntosh, discovered in 1811 in Canada. they are the namesake of the Apple Inc. computer line, the Macintosh (spelled with an A due to copyright issues). they are the national apple of Canada.

sources: specialty produce, apple scoop (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple is the Liberty, originating from New York in 1955. it is named after a town in New York state, as is tradition for varieties developed in the New York Agricultural Experiment Station. it was developed to be resistant to fire blight, and it's also resistant to other diseases such as apple scab and powdery mildew.

sources: specialty produce, missouri botanical garden, plantura magazine (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple, Kanzi, is the brand name for the Nicoter variety, first developed in Belgium and introduced to the market in 2006. they are a cross between the Braeburn and Gala varieties, which incidentally is the same parentage as the Jazz apple. sources agree that it tastes great, though they differ in how it tastes. (??)

sources: orange pippin, apple rankings, specialty produce (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)

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today's apple, the Jonathan, comes from a few hundred years ago somewhere in the US-- there are multiple theories about its origin, but most likely it originates from 1800s New York. it is a parent to many different varieties, such as the Jonagold and the Jonadel. it does not store well and is susceptible to many diseases, such as powdery mildew.

sources: pomiferous, national fruit collection (and here's the wikipedia article!)

(i am doing this entirely for fun! that's why you'll see i only do very cursory research. that said, if any info is incorrect, please tell me and i'll update my post!)