Golden Russet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 'Golden Russet' apple |
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| Genus | Malus |
| Species | Malus domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | Chance seedling |
| Cultivar | 'Golden Russet' |
| Origin |  USA, 1800–1849 |
The Golden Russet is a special kind of apple that has been around for a long time in America. It's great for eating fresh, and it's also perfect for making apple cider. This apple is known as a russet apple because it has a rough, brownish skin. Because of this, it's often used to make delicious cider.
Sometimes, people call it 'English Golden Russet'. It can also be confused with another apple called 'English Russet'.
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About the Golden Russet Apple
What it Looks and Tastes Like
The Golden Russet apple has a beautiful yellow-gold color. Sometimes, it might have a little bit of orange blush. Its skin is covered in a rough, brownish texture called "russeting."
Inside, the apple has a fine texture. It is very juicy and crisp when you bite into it.
When the Golden Russet is picked early in the season, it tastes quite tart. This tartness makes it a wonderful apple for eating fresh. If you let it ripen for a long time, its flavor becomes very sweet. However, the flesh can become soft and mealy if it gets too ripe.
Even though it tastes great, this apple isn't sold much for eating. This is because its rough, russeted skin doesn't look as smooth as other popular apples.
Storing and Cooking Golden Russet Apples
If you pick Golden Russet apples late in the season, they store very well. You can keep them for a long time.
When you cook with Golden Russet apples, they usually keep their shape. However, no matter when they were picked, their texture will become a bit mealy when baked.
The apple tree itself is quite strong. It can handle some cold weather, which helps it grow in different places.
Where the Golden Russet Apple Comes From
The Golden Russet apple was first found in New York State, USA. It was discovered sometime between the years 1800 and 1849. It grew from a seed of an English russet apple cultivar.
Some experts think that its parent apple might have been a type called 'Ashmead's Kernel'. This is because the Golden Russet's flavor and shape are similar to that apple.
