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    Home » Fruit Reviews » Apples » Cameo Apples

    Cameo Apples

    Published: Dec 3, 2012 · Modified: Feb 11, 2020 by Eric Samuelson

    Everything you wanted to know about the Cameo apple including what it tastes like, when it is in season, and what to do with them.

    Cameo Apples

    I have known about Cameo apples (sometimes referred to as American Cameo) for several years, but I keep missing reviewing them for the blog. But no anymore.

    What is a Cameo Apple?

    This late season apple that is among the most pretty was discovered as a chance seeding. It wasn't intentionally bred. It was found in an orchard in Dryden, Washington not far from Red Delicious and Golden Delicious trees. It is believed that these are the parents of this apple, but it has not been confirmed.

    The apple is one of the most stunning. It has streaks of red, orange, and pink in it's skin.

    Cameo Apples

    When Are They In Season?

    The apple is picked later in the season after it's likely parents, Golden and Red Delicious. As the tendency with later apples, Cameos store well and keep their crisp texture long after other apples have gone mealy.

    So their season runs from October into the winter months.

    Due to their similarity to Galas in appearance and sweetness, I know at least one farmer who stores them until they have sold out of Galas (which do not keep as well) for the season.

    My Experience with this Apple

    Crispiness7
    Tartness3
    Apple Flavor6
    Sweetness9
    Juiciness8

    Overall Feeling

    These apples can be a mixed bag, they aren't always as great tasting as they look. I got some really big ones recently they were just bland. I would opt for the smaller ones that have a nice sweet flavor, reminding me of Gala, but better.

    Cameo Apples

    Can You Cook or Bake With Them?

    The sweetness of these apples make them a good choice for adding to homemade applesauce so that additional sugar is not needed. I think they are too sweet for baking with. Cameo are best for out of hand eating.

    What Happened to Cameo Apples?

    I have seen people searching for what happened to Cameo apples? They seem to have been growing in popularity but that seems to have come to a stop. Here in Michigan, I don't find them very easy to find. I think that might continue to be the case with big marketing campaigns behind apples like Opal and Cosmic Crisp.

    The only place I seen them in the last few years is at a discount produce market.

    Here are some apple related kitchen tools I recommend:
    Amco Dial-A-Slice Adjustable Apple Corer and Slicer : Allows you to slice apples into either 8 or 16 pieces
    Zyliss Soft Skin Peeler : The best peeler I have ever owned. Does a great job peeling an apple.
    Mirro Foley 2-Quart Stainless Steel Food Mill : A great tool for making your own applesauce. You can make the sauce without having to do any peeling.

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    1. Tom Davidson

      January 10, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      Hello sir, I stumbled on your blog while trying to find a bit more information on Lord Hindlip. Thank you for the well written review, the review on cameo was really helpful as well since your remarks sum up my thoughts on that apple very accurately. I think I will order that Lord Hindlip scion wood and give it a go.

    2. Eric Samuelson

      January 11, 2013 at 8:32 am

      I am glad that you found it to be helpful!

    3. Joe Mantle

      January 25, 2013 at 10:37 am

      Thanks for the review. Cameo and Fuji came out on tied for first in a quick double-blind taste test that I did about 5 years ago. I removed the peel and the core, then I cut the apples into peices. I labeled the bottom of each plate with the type of apples then someone else mixed the plates so that I no longer knew which was which. Today, the market seems to suggest that Honeycrisp, which was not included in my test, is the customer favorite based on the sales price.

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