Inside, they have crisp, cream-coloured flesh.
The flesh has a rich flavour, with a good balance of sweet and tart.
The apples ripen in mid-September.
Cooking Tips
For fresh-eating, also good for drying.
History Notes
Fall Russet Apples were found in an orchard in Franklin, Michigan, that had been planted in 1875.
The original tree was cut down in 1956, but a Mr. Robert A. Nitschke of Southmeadow Fruit Gardens had taken cuttings first.