George Cave Apple
By: Anonymous

About

An early dessert apple. 'George Cave' was originally raised in Dovercourt in Essex in 1923 by Mr. George Cave. Parentage: unknown , it was a chance seedling.

Physical Description
Flesh is creamy white,  coloured while the skin is a yellowy-green with a vibrant blush of red.
Colors: red, white, cream, green


Tasting Notes
Flavors: tart, sweet, refreshing, clean
Mouthfeel: Crisp, Juicy, Turns soft quickly
Food complements: Pork, Cheese, Chocolate, Fruit, Berries, Onion, Bread, Crackers, Rice
Wine complements: Dry whites, Ice wine
Beverage complements: Water, Juice, Tea, Herbal tea, Lemonade
Substitutes: Mcintosh apples, Sweet fruit, Forelle pear


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: june, july, august, september
Peak: august
Choosing: Avoid soft fruit and those with obvious blemishes, skin tears or bruises.
Buying: Typically only available in orchards and select farmers markets.


Conserving and Storing
Store in the crisper section of the fridge no longer than 1 week.