Description
- Harvest: Early
- Description: A low chill, large, Golden Delicious type apple suitable for subtropical areas. Very productive, early bearing. The skin of the Ein Shemer apple has a greenish-yellow hue that is often peaking with blush tones of red. Its interior is creamy white with a crisply textured flesh
- Vigour: V2 Flowering
- Group: 1
- Taste: A great baking apple, the Ein Shemer apple offers a sweet flavor with semi-acidic notes
- Uses: Dual purpose. The taste and texture of the Ein Shemer apple makes it an ideal choice for eating fresh out of hand or for use in a number of raw recipes. They can also be utilized in cooked preparations which will enhance their natural sweetness. Ein Shemer apples can be roasted, poached, fried or baked. They can also be cooked down to make sauces or pie fillings. Their flavour pairs well with pork, chicken, pears, winter squash, parsnips, sage, rosemary, pecans, honey, brown sugar, butter, sharp cheeses, and warm spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom
- Background: Originating in Israel. The Ein Shemer and Anna apple make up the bulk of supply of apples grown commercially in Israel