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Description/Taste
Spartan apples vary from bright red to dark purple red depending upon how long it is allowed to ripen on the tree. Its crisp white flesh is aromatic and exceptionally juicy with a balanced sweet-tart apple flavor. An excellent keeper, the Spartan apple becomes slightly sweeter in cold storage.
Seasons/Availability
Spartan apples are available in the fall and early winter months.
Current Facts
A member of the rose family (Rosaceae), the Spartan apple was originally believed to be a cross between a McIntosh and Newton Pippin apple, however recent DNA testing has eliminated Newton as a possible parent.
Nutritional Value
Spartan apples are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. Spartan apples are also high in folic acid and the dietary fiber pectin, both of which help promote a healthy heart.
Applications
The Spartan apple is an excellent cooking and dessert apple. Its firm flesh will hold its shape and maintain its sweet flavor when baked into pies, crisps and turnovers. Diced or grated Spartan apple will add sweetness and moisture to savory preparations such as fritters, cheese puffs and chutney. Its aromatic juice lends itself to cider, soups and jams. The flavor of the Spartan apple pairs well with blue cheese, parsnip, cranberries, pork, walnuts, onion, ginger, clove and rosemary.
Geography/History
The Spartan apple was first developed in 1936 at the Summerland Research Station in British Columbia by agricultural breeder R.C. Palmer. Once made available for commercial distribution the Spartan apple was quick to become one of the more popularly grown apple varieties in British Columbia. In addition to British Columbia the Spartan apple today can be found growing in Oregon, Washington State, California and apple growing regions across Europe.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Spartan Apples. One
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easiest, three is harder.| Dinner with Julie |
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Walnut Granola with Yogurt and Stewed Spartan Apples |
| Radiant Rachels |
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Apple Pie Granola |
| Citron Limette |
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Butter |
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Slow-Cooker Cran-Apple Butter |
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Grateful Harvest Farms
Lane County Farmers Market
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Gelson's
Near Irvine, California, United StatesAbout 63 days ago, 1/26/20 
Bashas'
Bashas' Grocery Store - Meeker Road
Near Sun City West, Arizona, United States13940 W Meeker Road Sun City West AZ 85375 623-975-6220 https://www.bashas.com About 71 days ago, 1/18/20 
Bashas'
Near Paradise Valley, Arizona, United StatesAbout 71 days ago, 1/18/20 
AJ's Fine Foods
Near Scottsdale, Arizona, United StatesAbout 82 days ago, 1/07/20 
Ballard Farmers Market
Spring Rain Farm
Washington, United States187 Covington Way PO Box 1015 Chimicum WA 98325 425-218-7756 https://www.springrainfarm.org About 112 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Always the perfect on the run snack! 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Tonnemaker Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States, Royal City 509-346-2099 About 535 days ago, 10/11/18 Sharer's comments : Spartan Apples spotted at Queen Anne Farmers Market. Juicy, sweet tart apple - It's definitely apple season! |
