Carpentin Apple

A small fragrant apple, about the size of Lady apples. The thick skin has cinnamon or yellow-coloured net russeting with a shiny bright red flush.

The flesh is highly juicy and crisp, with a taste that has tones of liquorice or anise.

History Notes

Known in France at least since 1798, and was introduced to North America at about the same time. Has pretty much died out in North America.

Other names

AKA: Carnation Apple

French: Pomme carpentin

This page first published: Mar 20, 2004 · Updated: Jun 17, 2018.

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