If you thought that apples are only white on the inside that you will be excited when you slice open a Thornberry apple and see the pink. Learn all about this fun variety today.
I am amazed by the amount of unique things you can find in the apple world. I have recently been able to get a hold of some heirloom apples that don't look the apples most people are use to. One of those apples is the Thornberry.
It has a yellow color skin with pink blush. But the inside is what is most interesting. The flesh is a vivid pink color! I have heard that the trees also produce really pretty purplish-pink blossoms.
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📜 History
The apple originated in Whitethorn, California. It ripens right around the beginning of October. The apple is trademarked by Greenmantle Nursery. It is actually considered to be in the crap apple family. Many crab apples have a pink or red inferior as well.
🚜 When Are They Harvested?
Thornberry Apples come off the tree in October.
👅 What Does It Taste Like
Here is my review of this apple. Categories are on a scale of 1-10.
| Crispiness | 6 |
| Tartness | 9 |
| Flavor | 7 |
| Sweetness | 3 |
| Juiciness | 4 |
🍎 What are Thornberry Apples Best For?
For those that like to eat tart apples, this one is a good choice. It's tart, but pleasantly so. They also have a really nice flavor, slightly berry like.
Something you might not like or be use to is that this is not a juicy apple at all. It's texture is on the dry side. There are some advantages to that. This would make for an excellent apple to dry since it won't take as long as the color will be outstanding! Check out our recipe for dried apple chips to learn how to do it in the oven.
🛒 Where to Buy
Here is the challenge - finding this apple. My only known source for it is an apple orchard that is no longer in business. If you have seen this apple anywhere, please let me know by leaving a comment below. Thanks.
🎀 More Pink Flesh Apples
I have been lucky to try a bunch of pink or red fleshed apples over the years and review them for the blog. Here they are:
Have you tried this apple? What did you think? Leave a comment below telling us. Be a helper and share where you found it. You may make someone's day with your insider info on where to get them! If you are a true apple lover, you'll want to check out all of our apple reviews.
Alana Mautone (@RamblinGarden)
I live in upstate NY, and visited the Ithaca, NY farmers market this Saturday. There was a stand selling heirloom apples, and I was able to taste several varieties including the Thornberry. The flesh was fascinating, as I had never eaten an apple with pink-red flesh. I found the flavor nice although it was a little too tart for my taste.