Pinova Apple
By: Anonymous

About

Introduced in Dresden, Germany, the Pinova Apple is a new variety of apple that with its ability to retain its crunch texture for many months, allows its keep its flavors even in long periods in storage.

Information
Other names: Corali, Or Sonatatm Uspp 11601, Pinata
Translations: Pinovaアップル, Pinova أبل, Pinová Apple, Pinova 애플, Apple Pinova, Pínová Apple, Pinova אפל, Пинова Apple, एप्पल Pinova, Пінів Apple, 皮诺娃苹果, Пинова јабука


Physical Description
Pinova-apples are striped and have a dark red blush across a yellow-range skin.  The fruit is round or slightly cone-shaped and compact.
The flesh is bright white.
Colors: Yellow-orange skinned with a dark red blush.


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Mild and slightly tropical
Mouthfeel: Crunchy, Crisp, And juicy.
Substitutes: Sonatatm uspp 11601, Pinata or corali apples.


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, opctober, november, december
Peak: opctober, november, december
Choosing: Look for pinova-apples that are firm, and heavy by holding them in the palm of your hand.  The skin should be clear and taut, with good color.
Avoid if the skin is bruised or blemished, and if the skin wrinkles when you rub your thumb across it.
Buying: Pinova apples (Pinata or Corali), are available at most chain grocery stores.



Preparation and Use
Pinova apples are suitable for poaching, roasting, saucing, juicing, or canning.  As well as for pies and cakes, or raw.
Cleaning: Gently clean the outside of the apple when you bring them home from the market.  This will remove unwanted wax, and potential pesticides.
When you're ready to cook your apple, clean them according to your recipe (coring, peeling, quartering, etc.).


Conserving and Storing
Pinova-apples store extremely well when kept cold (around 30 degrees f), their flavor actually improves.
The pinova can be cooked/canned/juiced like any other apple.


Social/Political

History: The pinova is a relatively new breed of apple that is said to be a cross between European varieties including Crox Orange Pippin and Duchess of Oldenburg.
Apples are among the most widely available fruits nationwide, and the most versatile.