Bramley

Season: September to November  

Flavour Profile: Tart and juicy  

Characteristics: Bramley apples are a classic cooking apple, known for their large size and greenish skin that ripens to a pale yellow. Their high acidity makes them an ideal choice for baking, as they retain their shape and flavour when cooked.

Best Used In:  

• Apple crumble
• Apple pie  
• Savoury apple and cheddar tart
• Apple sauce
• Stuffed pork loin with apples  
• Rustic apple galette 
• Chutney
• Apple muffins
• Cider
• Baked apples with cinnamon

Royal Gala Apples

Season: Late summer to early autumn (August to October)  

Flavour Profile: Sweet and slightly floral  

Characteristics: With its stunning red-orange striped skin, Royal Gala apples are well-loved for their crisp texture and juicy sweetness. They are perfect for snacking and pair beautifully with cheese.

Best Used In:  

• Fresh fruit salads  
• Apple and cheese platters  
• Smoothies  
• Tarts  
• Baked cakes and muffins  
• Applesauce  
• Cider  
• Apple slaw  
• Fruit-infused iced teas  
• Crispy apple chips

Granny Smith Apples

Season: Autumn to winter (September to March)  

Flavour Profile: Tart and crisp  

Characteristics: These bright green apples are known for their tartness and firm texture. They are versatile and can add a zesty freshness to both sweet and savoury dishes.

Best Used In:  

• Classic apple pie  
• Apple crumbles  
• Green apple salads  
• Cider  
• Smoothies  
• Salsa  
• Baked ham with apples  
• Savoury apple and cheddar quiche  
• Tarts  
• Tart apple chutney

Discovery Apples

Season: Early autumn (August to September)  

Flavour Profile: Crisp and mildly sweet  

Characteristics: Discovery apples are an early-season variety with a delightful balance of sweetness and a bit of tartness. Their striking red skin and tender flesh make them an enjoyable fresh snack.

Best Used In:  

• Fruit salads  
• Apple pancakes  
• Fresh apple slaw  
• Apple compote  
• Smoothies  
• Tarts  
• Sweet and sour chicken with apple  
• Thai apple salsa  
• Baked wrappers with cinnamon sugar  
• Apple turnovers

Braeburn Apples

Season: Late autumn to winter (October to March)  

Flavour Profile: Sweet, tangy, and aromatic  

Characteristics: Known for their firm, crisp texture and well-balanced sweet-tart flavour, Braeburn apples have a beautiful mix of orange and red tones and are perfect for a range of dishes.

Best Used In:  

• Apple galette  
• Cakes and desserts  
• Savoury beef casseroles  
• Apple and ginger chutney  
• Roasted vegetable salads  
• Cider  
• Stuffed apples  
• Baked apple desserts  
• Muffins  
• Smoothies

Red Windsor Apples

Season: Autumn (September to November)  

Flavour Profile: Sweet and slightly tart  

Characteristics: Red Windsor apples are medium-sized with striking red and yellow skin. They have a tender, juicy flesh and a balanced flavour that makes them excellent for eating fresh.

Best Used In:  

• Fruit salads  
• Baking (apple pies and tarts)  
• Pureed for smoothies  
• Cheese boards  
• Apple and peanut butter snacks  
• Baked apples  
• Apple muffins  
• Apple scones  
• Cider  
• Rustic apple desserts

Jazz Apples

Season: Autumn (September to March)  

Flavour Profile: Crisp and sweet  

Characteristics: Jazz apples are a hybrid variety with a vibrant red skin and an exceptionally crisp texture. Their sweetness and juiciness make them a crowd favourite for snacking. 

Best Used In:  

• Fresh fruit salads  
• Smoothies  
• Apple muffins and cakes  
• Tart or pie fillings  
• Sweets and candies  
• Savoury dishes (stuffing, salads)  
• Cheese platters  
• Cidar  
• Sweet and spicy chutney  
• Apple crisps

UK Russet Apples

Season: Late autumn to winter (October to March)  

Flavour Profile: Sweet and nutty  

Characteristics: Russet apples have a characteristic brownish skin and a dense, firm flesh. Their rich flavour makes them especially suitable for cooking, baking, and using in cider.

Best Used In:  

• Classic apple pie  
• Apple crumble  
• Cheese and apple platters  
• Russet apple chutney  
• Cider  
• Applesauce  
• Quiches  
• Baked beverages (like apple bread)  
• Apple and almond cake  
• Spiced apple tarte

Pink Lady Apples

Season: October to March April

Flavour Profile: Sweet with a mild tartness

Characteristics: Pink Lady apples have a stunning pink blush over a pale yellow greenish background, and a firm and crunchy texture.

Best Used In:  

• Crumbles
• Tarts
• Smoothies
• Apple Salads
• Salsa
• Cheese and apple platters  
• Applesauce  
• Muffins

To find out what varieties we have in stock, get in touch with our team or visit our web shop:

01793 683299 / Web Shop