They have yellow skin with russet dots. Inside, they have crispy, juicy, yellowish-white flesh.
The flavour is sweet, with hints of pineapple. Some also detect pineapple in the aroma when stored for a month or so before eating.
The tree needs to cross-pollinate with a different tree.
Cooking Tips
Ananas Reinette Apples are suitable for fresh eating, cooking or juicing.
Storage Hints
Stores well.
History Notes
Ananas Reinette Apples originated in the Netherlands, probably by 1821.
Language Notes
“Ananas Reinette” means “pineapple russet.”