Empire apples are known as excellent fresh eating apples and are available from mid October to June. Russet Medium to small, round, greenish yellow. Flesh fine, rich midly aromatic and sub-acid. May. Bartlett Clear yellow when ripe. Thick skinned, occasionally blushed, surface may be uneven.
Flesh is smooth, juicy and free of grit.
Ideal for fresh eating, salads, with cheese trays and desserts. Available mid September to late December. Clapp Smooth, greenish yellow, often blushed. Flesh is fine, juicy and may have some grit at centre. Ideal for fresh eating salads, with cheese trays and desserts.