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Lord Derby Apples

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Lord Derby Apples have a somewhat lumpy looking skin, that is faintly ribbed like a bell pepper. The skin is green, turning yellow when fully ripe.

Most prefer it while still green for a tarter taste in cooking.

Cooking Tips

Lord Derby Apples are a cooking apple that holds it shape while cooking and is particularly good for pies.

History Notes

Lord Derby Apples were developed in a nursery by a Mr. Whitham in Stockport, Cheshire, England, possibly from a Catshead apple seedling. It was first recorded 1862.