Sundowner Apples

Sundowner Apples have smooth green to red skin with white spots. There will be some russeting around the stem (but generally not elsewhere).

Inside, the flesh is a bit coarse and tart.

Cooking Tips

For fresh-eating or cooking.

Storage Hints

Stores well, sweetness increases during storage.

History Notes

Developed in 1973 by John Cripps at Stoneville Research Station, Western Australia from a cross between Golden Delicious and Lady Williams. The trademark is held by Apple & Pear Australia Ltd.

Other names

AKA: Cripps Red

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

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