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esopus spitzenburg heirloom apples Vermont

Champlain Orchards Esopus Spitzenburg Apples - EcoApple Certified

Average rating
(based upon one review)

Esopus Spitzenburg is considered one of the best highly flavored eating apples in America and is distinguishable by its blocky shape and vibrant reddish-orange skin.

Size
3 lb bag
Price
$10.98

Storage Tips

Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Champlain Orchards, Shoreham, VT

Thomas Jefferson grew this variety at Monticello and it is said to be one of his favorite apples. It is considered one of the best highly flavored eating apples in America. It was originally a chance seedling discovered by a Dutch farmer on his land in New York during the 1700's. Esopus is distinguishable by its blocky shape and vibrant reddish-orange skin.
EcoAppleĀ® Certified


Reviews

January 17, 2021 by

A decent flavor, but quite mealy. Admittedly, they've been cellared for some time - they're probably much better in the Fall! We opted to cook them all instead and they make good pie and sauce.