King David: “Indiana Granny Smith”

We call it the Indiana Granny Smith…King David has quite a fan following. It is an antique apple that is not easily found today. Discovered in Arkansas in the 1890’s, this apple is very tart, bordering on sour. It is a versatile apple for cider, pies, sauce, and eating. It has a fan club that claims it is the most wonderful eating apple in the world. It is a medium size deep dark red apple. It has firm, crisp, spicy, juicy yellow flesh.

Approximate Date Available:   Oct 1
Approximate Availability:  One Month

Uses:  Eating, Pie

Flavor: Very Tart

Texture: Crisp