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Aport Apples
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Description/Taste
Aport apples are large, spherical fruits with a conical, slightly flattened, to ovate shape connected to a very thin and slender, brown stem. The skin is waxy, shiny, and smooth with a light bloom, and the green-yellow base is covered in bright red blush and dark red striping. Underneath the medium-thick skin, the flesh is crisp, pale yellow-green, fine-grained, and aqueous, encasing a central core filled with small, oval brown-black seeds. Aport apples have a fragrant, honey-like aroma with a sweet and sour flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Aport apples are available in the fall through late winter.
Current Facts
Aport apples, botanically classified as Malus domestica, are large, flavorful fruits that belong to the Rosaceae family. Considered to be one of the oldest varieties of apples, Aport apples found in the market today have been improved from original varieties, and one of the parent cultivars is the wild apple, Malus sieversii. The apples were named after the Russian Emperor Alexander Aport and were primarily grown in Kazakhstan, where they are currently considered to be one of the country’s most famous cultivars. At the height of their fame, Aport apples were grown in orchards across the Almaty region and were revered for their large size and flavor, but the tree was slow-growing, only producing fruit after 8 to 10 years. With the irregular fruiting and slow growth, many of the orchards were removed to make room for urban development and expansion, causing Aport apples to be pushed to the brink of extinction. In the modern-day, entrepreneurs and grass-root businesses are revitalizing Aport apple production in Almaty through small farms and social media, and the fruit is still considered to be a sweet symbol of the city.
Nutritional Value
Aport apples are a good source of vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants that can rebuild collagen within the body and can help boost the immune system. The apples are also known for their fiber content, which can help regulate digestion, and contain some potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, riboflavin, and vitamin K.
Applications
Aport apples are best suited for fresh consumption as their sweet and tangy flavor is showcased when consumed fresh, out-of-hand. The apples can be eaten whole as a snack, discarding the core, sliced into wedges and served with cheeses and spreads, diced into cereals, or chopped and added to salads. Aport apples can also be utilized in desserts such as ice cream, pies, cakes, and mousses, baked in sweet sauces, cooked into jams, roasted with meats, fried into fritters, or simmered in soups. In addition to fresh and cooked preparations, Aport apples are commonly dried for extended use, consumed as a chewy snack, or they can be chopped and added to rice dishes. Aport apples pair well with meats such as beef, pork, and veal, green onions, garlic, carrots, cucumber, red pepper, raisins, nuts, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. The fresh apples will keep 2-4 months when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Aport apples have become synonymous with Almaty, which is a city located in the southeastern region of Kazakhstan, nestled alongside the Trans-lli Alatau mountains. Almaty once contained over three million Aport apple trees and was one of the first regions to cultivate the variety on a broad scale. The region received international recognition for its exported fruits in 1990 at the World Exhibition in Paris for the apple’s size and flavor, and Aport apples also became famous for being transported to the Kremlin in Russia as a sweet snack for powerful leaders. Today Aport apples are more challenging to find in Almaty markets due to the loss of orchards. However, the apples still live on as a symbol of notoriety and pride in the major commercial city and are depicted on silver coins and stamps.
Geography/History
Aport apples were originally transported from the Balkan Peninsula to Ukraine, and to Russia sometime during the 12th century. The variety eventually made its way to Almaty, Kazakhstan through a Russian tradesman known as Yegor Redko in 1865, and the variety was then selectively crossed with a wild sievers variety by N.T. Moses, developing the apple that is cultivated in the modern-day. Today Aport apples are still grown on a small scale in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and can also be found in select regions of Uzbekistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Aport Apples. One
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Park of the First President, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Apple Fest
Park of the First President, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 7 days ago, 9/17/23 Sharer's comments : True Almaty Aport with pleasant aroma 
Базар в Орбите / Orbita Market
Market "Orbita"
Birzhan str, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 8 days ago, 9/16/23 Sharer's comments : Aport grown at 1300 elevation of Ile Alatau mountains 
Базар
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
Vishnevaya str 32, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 14 days ago, 9/10/23 Sharer's comments : Famous Almaty aport apples! You can the sizes compared to the next to apples 
Базар в Орбите / Orbita Market
Orbita market
Orbita microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 173 days ago, 4/04/23 Sharer's comments : Aport apples of South Kazakhstan 
Green Market
улица Жибек Жолы 53, Алматы 050000, Казахстан About 196 days ago, 3/12/23 Sharer's comments : Famous Aport of South Kazakhstan 
Syrgabekov str 19, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Arai Vegetable convenient store
Syrgabekov str 19, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 202 days ago, 3/06/23 Sharer's comments : Aport from Kyrgyzstan 
Isinaliyeva str 17, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm vegetable store
Isinaliyeva str 17, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 227 days ago, 2/09/23 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Aport apples of South Kazakhstan 
Базар
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
5WX4+2G5, улица Жарокова, Алматы, Казахстан About 231 days ago, 2/04/23 Sharer's comments : Local tasty and famous Aport 
Central green market
улица Жибек Жолы 53, Алматы 050000, Казахстан About 253 days ago, 1/14/23 Sharer's comments : This Aport is called Super by its salesman. 
Galmart
Galmart supermarket
улица Розыбакиева 247А, Алматы 050060, Казахстан About 265 days ago, 1/02/23 Sharer's comments : Aport apples grown locally have specific sweet and sour taste 
Базар в Орбите / Orbita Market
Orbita market
Orbita Microdistrict, Birzhan str. , Almaty, Kazakhstan About 303 days ago, 11/24/22 Sharer's comments : Apples Aport placed in different wooden baskets, depending on size of the apple. The bigger the size, the more expensive the apples are (kzt 700-250) 
Базар в Орбите / Orbita Market
Orbita market
Orbita microdistrict, Birzhan str. Almaty, Kazakhstan About 318 days ago, 11/10/22 Sharer's comments : Aport apples from the private orchids collected at 1650 m elevation 
Galmart
Galmart supermarket
Dostyk Plaza, Самал-2 111, Алматы 050000 About 320 days ago, 11/07/22 Sharer's comments : A world famous Aport apple of Kazakhstan 
Базар в Орбите / Orbita Market
Orbita market
Bizhana street, Orbita microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 345 days ago, 10/14/22 Sharer's comments : Famous Aport harvested in Ile Alatau mountains 
Базар в Орбите / Orbita Market
«Orbita» Market
улица Биржана, Алматы, Казахстан About 373 days ago, 9/16/22 Sharer's comments : Aport grown in the Ile Alatau mountains 
Базар в Орбите / Orbita Market
«Orbita» Market
улица Биржана, Алматы, Казахстан About 381 days ago, 9/08/22 Sharer's comments : Beautiful aport collected from Ile Alatau mountain range 
GREEN
Supermarket “Small”
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 394 days ago, 8/26/22 Sharer's comments : Seasonal Aport from local orchards 
Базар
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
Kazakhfilm microdistrict , Almaty, Kazakhstan About 399 days ago, 8/21/22 Sharer's comments : Aport apples of huge size. One apple is over half a kilo 
Galmart
Galamart supermarket
Dostyk Plaza, Самал-2 111, Алматы 050000 About 406 days ago, 8/13/22 Sharer's comments : Famous Almaty Aport 
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Isinaliyeva st. 13, Alma
Ecofresh market
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Isinaliyeva st. 13, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 415 days ago, 8/05/22 Sharer's comments : Aport apples rich harvest 
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 526 days ago, 4/16/22 Sharer's comments : Legendary Kazakh Aport apples of harvest of 2021. Some apples reach weight up to 1 kg 
Esentai Gourmet
проспект Aль-Фараби 77/8, Алматы 050060 About 565 days ago, 3/08/22 Sharer's comments : Aport apples is one of the symbols of Almaty city 
A Farm next to your home
5-й микрорайон, 23/2, 050062, Алматы, 5-й микрорайон, 1 этаж About 567 days ago, 3/06/22 Sharer's comments : Famous Aport apples of Kazakhstan 
Galmart
ТРЦ DOSTYK PLAZA, микрорайон Самал-2, 111, 050051/A25C9C5, Алматы, Самал 2, 1 этаж About 584 days ago, 2/17/22 Sharer's comments : The legendary Aport apples are well stored all winter long 
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 596 days ago, 2/05/22 Sharer's comments : The world famous Aport apples served for the Russian emperor's family in early 19th century 
Kazakhfilm mcrodistrict, 17, Almaty, Kazakhstan
About 634 days ago, 12/29/21 Sharer's comments : Big and famous Aport collected in the foothills of Ile Alatau 
Eco fresh market
Микрорайон Казахфильм, 17/1, 050023, Алматы, Казахфильм About 656 days ago, 12/06/21 Sharer's comments : Beautiful and giant Aport apples of South Kazakhstan 
Green Bazaar of Almaty
Green Bazaar Kok bazaar
Kazakhstan, Almaty, Zhibek zholy street, 53 About 674 days ago, 11/18/21 Sharer's comments : Famous Aport apples from the local gardens in Green Bazaar 
Magnum supermarket at Mega park mall
About 676 days ago, 11/16/21 Sharer's comments : delicious Aport apples from local gardens in Magnum supermarket at Mega park mall 
yubileyniy supermarket at Abylaikhana avenue, 74
About 678 days ago, 11/15/21 Sharer's comments : Famous and very popular Aport apples in the local supermarket Yubileyniy 
Vishnevaya 13, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm food fair
Vishnevaya 13, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 680 days ago, 11/12/21 Sharer's comments : more Aport apples that are really big ones! 
Vishnevaya 13, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm food fair
Vishnevaya 13, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 680 days ago, 11/12/21 Sharer's comments : Alexandian Aport of Almaty region 
Kazakhstan, Almaty, Zheltoksan street, 36
About 684 days ago, 11/08/21 Sharer's comments : Sweet Aport apples in Magnum supermarket 
Care food supermarket at Kabdolova street
About 686 days ago, 11/07/21 Sharer's comments : famous and sweet Aport apples in Care food supermarket 
Eco Fresh Market
Микрорайон Казахфильм, 17/1, 050023, Алматы, Казахфильм About 688 days ago, 11/04/21 Sharer's comments : World famous Aport of Ile Alatau 
Green Bazaar
Жибек Жолы 53, Алматы 050000, Казахстан About 694 days ago, 10/30/21 Sharer's comments : Aport apples of Alexandria variety collected in South East Kazakhstan 
Vishnevaya 13, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm food fair
Vishnevaya 13, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 701 days ago, 10/22/21 Sharer's comments : Aport apples harvested in Ile Alatau mountains. The biggest aport found this year is 820 grams (in 10 years!) 
Orbita Market
улица Биржана, Алматы, Казахстан About 710 days ago, 10/14/21 Sharer's comments : Seasonal Aport apples, famous as being served to Russian emperor's family 
Becker grocery store
Сыргабекова, 30, 050023, Алматы, Баганашыл, 1 этаж About 716 days ago, 10/08/21 Sharer's comments : A rich harvest of Aport apples! 
Damdi land
ул. Шевченко, 48, уг. ул. Назарбаева, Алматы About 718 days ago, 10/06/21 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Aport apples |
