There is no denying that the British love their apples, so much so that an annual festival is held in their honour. And what better excuse to gorge yourself on some of the 2300 varieties of apple grown in the UK? The apple is a hugely versatile fruit and is the perfect addition to any lunchbox or fruit bowl. Whether blended into juices, tossed into a crumble or reduced to a sumptuous sauce for meats, apples feature heavily in British cuisine.
Since 21st October 1990 when the first Apple Day celebrations were held in Covent Garden, London, orchards all over the country have opened their doors for apple tastings, scrumping, bobbing and competitions and this year has been no different. But whilst many of the Apple Day celebrations have now been and gone, here are 6 of the Best British apple varieties you may like to try during your time in the UK:
Cox
Considered by some to be the quintessential English apple, these little beauties have delicate skins, a crisp texture and a subtle flavour.
Egremont Russet
This sweet apple has a rough greenish-brown skin and a slightly nutty flavour.
Worcester Pearmain
An early English variety with coarse, white flesh, this apple is crisp, juicy and aromatic with a strawberry-like flavour.
Braeburn
My personal favourite, the Braeburn was first raised in New Zealand before being grown in the UK since the 1990s and in my opinion it is everything an apple should be - crunchy, sweet and tangy!
Gala
Also originally from New Zealand, this is now the largest single variety of eating apple produced in England. Gala apples are sweet and juicy with an attractive red striped skin.
Bramley
Perfect for any crumble, the Bramley is the most popular cooking apple in England and Wales and has a sharp flavour which holds its own when cooked.
Click here for a delicious Apple Crumble Recipe - the much-loved British dessert.
Source: www.englishapplesandpears.co.uk
Since 21st October 1990 when the first Apple Day celebrations were held in Covent Garden, London, orchards all over the country have opened their doors for apple tastings, scrumping, bobbing and competitions and this year has been no different. But whilst many of the Apple Day celebrations have now been and gone, here are 6 of the Best British apple varieties you may like to try during your time in the UK:
Cox
Considered by some to be the quintessential English apple, these little beauties have delicate skins, a crisp texture and a subtle flavour.
Egremont Russet
This sweet apple has a rough greenish-brown skin and a slightly nutty flavour.
Worcester Pearmain
An early English variety with coarse, white flesh, this apple is crisp, juicy and aromatic with a strawberry-like flavour.
Braeburn
My personal favourite, the Braeburn was first raised in New Zealand before being grown in the UK since the 1990s and in my opinion it is everything an apple should be - crunchy, sweet and tangy!
Gala
Also originally from New Zealand, this is now the largest single variety of eating apple produced in England. Gala apples are sweet and juicy with an attractive red striped skin.
Bramley
Perfect for any crumble, the Bramley is the most popular cooking apple in England and Wales and has a sharp flavour which holds its own when cooked.
Click here for a delicious Apple Crumble Recipe - the much-loved British dessert.
Source: www.englishapplesandpears.co.uk
