Magic Star
Just one bite of a Magic Star is all it takes to understand why this juicy, fresh yet sweet, firm and aromatic apple is causing such a stir. Magic Star has consistently been voted one of the most popular apple varieties in taste tests.
Season:
December to August
Zari®
Created in Belgium, the first English crop was introduced in 2009. Bright red stripes over a green background, with a firm, crunchy texture and outstanding flavour.
Season:
September to January
Growing Location:
South East
Worcester Pearmain®
Named for its home town, the Worcester was introduced in 1874. The variety has a sweet taste and a unique strawberry-like flavour with a strong aromatic aroma.
Season:
August to September
Growing Location:
Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcester.
Rubens®
A simply delicious variety, sweet with a hint of melon, with all the aroma of the orchard bursting out. Classic styling, red over green, makes this a dream apple.
Season:
October to March
Growing Location:
South East
Royal Gala
Britain’s favourite apple with stripy red skin, a crisp bite and delivering a wonderfully sweet flavour.
Season:
September to May
Growing Location:
South East, South, South West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East Anglia
Red Prince®
A natural cross between Golden Delicious and Red Jonathon, Red Prince® is wonderfully crisp and tangy with a beautiful deep red skin.
Season:
December to August
Growing location:
Herefordshire, Kent
Kanzi®
Means ‘hidden treasure’ in Swahili. Shiny orange-red skin over a golden background, Kanzi® packs outstanding crunch with delicately balanced flavours.
Season:
November to April
Growing Location:
South East
Junami®
Junami® is bright red with a crisp bite and fresh tangy taste. Refreshing, tasty, crisp apples with a 100% juiciness guarantee. Its attractive round shape and striking red colour make it irresistible.
Season:
December to August
Growing location:
Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Kent
Jazz™
Vibrant colours and providing a fantastic rush of sweet-tart and pear drop tastes. Very juicy, with a strong crunch.
Season:
November to April
Growing Location:
South East, East Midlands, West Midlands
Egremont Russet
You know it when you see it, a very distinctive apple with light brown, russet skin and small cream freckles. Has a sweet and nutty taste.
Season:
September to February
Growing Location:
North West (southern part of), North East, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, South, East Anglia
Evelina®
Related to Golden Delicious and Cox’s Orange Pippin, Evelina is a juicy apple with a distinctive red colour and sweet flavour, with little acidity.
Season:
October to April
Growing Location:
Kent, Cambridgeshire
Discovery
A beautiful, red skinned apple, hailing from Essex. Its distinctive flavour combines with a crisp bite and good levels of juice.
Season:
August to early September
Growing Location:
Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcester.
Delbarestivale
Are only grown commercially in English with limited quantities, so may be hard to get your hands on one. The variety has outstanding taste combining a sweet flavour with slight tartness and a hint of aniseed. The apple has a good aroma whilst texture is firm and juicy.
Season:
August to September
Growing Location:
South East, Herefordshire
Cox
England’s most famous apple and rightly so, with a great balance of sugars and bite, as well as a delicious honeyed aroma.
Season:
September to April
Growing Location:
North West (southern part of), North East, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, South, East Anglia
Cameo
A crunchy and juicy treat discovered in America, now grown in England. Hints of honey and citrus let you know you’re eating something special.
Season:
October to May
Growing Location:
South East
Bramley
A large, tart apple, ideal for cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Mostly green but sometimes with specks of red, the white juicy flesh makes the ideal texture for crumbles, pies and sauces alike.
Season:
All Year round
Growing Location:
Kent
Braeburn
Developed in New Zealand and grown to perfection in England. Visually exciting, juicy and delivering a great balance of zing and sweetness.
Season:
November to May
Growing location:
East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West South, East Anglia
British apples and pears are stocked by all good
supermarkets. Don’t forget to check out local farmers’ markets,
greengrocers and farm shops too.