Empire Apple
Estimated Inventory, lb : 0
Description/Taste
Empire apples are bright red with faint white striations; its top is capped with a light green blush. It is a medium-sized apple and round with a creamy white interior. Its crisp and juicy flesh has a flavor that is sweet like a Red Delicious and tart like a McIntosh.
Seasons/Availability
Empire apples are available in the fall and early winter months.
Current Facts
Empire apples are a member of the rose family (Rosaceae) along with pears and quince. A successful cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh, the Empire contains flavor characteristics of both its parent apples. Empire apples were bred to resist pre harvest fruit drop and have a low likelihood of developing fireblight, a disease common in the Rosaceae family.
