Description/Taste
Cuyama Orchards is an organic orchard established in 1992 that is dedicated to growing flavorful varieties of apples. The farm is located in Cuyama Valley, nestled between Santa Barbara and Ventura County. The unique microclimate is ideal for growing crisp, flavorful apples. EverCrisp® apples are a medium to large varietal, averaging 7 to 9 centimeters in diameter, and have a round to oblate shape with broad, flat shoulders tapering to a slanted base. The apple inherited exterior traits similar to its Fuji apple parent variety, showcasing a green to golden yellow coloring, almost entirely covered in a muted, dark red, rose, to maroon-colored blush. The blush ranges from transparent to solid and features broken red striping and streaking. The thick, chewy skin also exhibits a light brown-green russet emerging from the stem cavity, often spreading onto the shoulders, and the surface is taut and smooth with prominent tan to pale green lenticels. Underneath the surface, the yellow flesh is firm, hard, coarse, and aqueous with a crisp, crunchy consistency. The flesh is known for its dense nature, sometimes being hard to bite into without slicing, and has a fracturing, bursting texture when bitten, a mouthfeel similar to eating a Honeycrisp apple. The flesh also encases a central fibrous core with tiny dark brown seeds. EverCrisp® apples release a faintly sweet aroma when ripe and should feel heavy for their size. The variety has a mild, balanced, and sweet taste with no perceived acidity and subtle apple juice-like and peachy nuances. It is important to note that EverCrisp® apples will develop their peak sweetness and flavoring after about 2 to 3 months in cold storage.
Evercrisp Apples
| Code |
Unit |
UOM |
| 22141-187 |
lb |
LB |