Early Victoria Apple

Sometimes called Emneth Early, Early Victoria's fruit have the best cooking apple qualities of being tart, sweet and keeping all their flavour after they have been cooked. A radiant light green during growth, these apples usually turn a rustic pale yellow when ripe. After baking, they have the same divine nature as a Bramley: crumbling into a texture both airy and smooth that is full of sharp, fruity syrup and juice. Some say cookers this good are best eaten with raisins, sultanas and butter in the centre, straight from the oven. They are, however, also delicious in any meat or vegetable main course, usually as a puree or sliced if the dish is being grilled. Harvest between August and September.