With nearly 8,000 apple varieties in the world, you’d think people would be blasé about yet one more. Cultivated locally using natural methods, it’s distinctive for its cherry red blush over a greenish yellow background as well as for its long, elegant, and highly flexible stem.
TASTE: sweet & aromatic
FLESH: creamy, firm, juicy
BEST FOR: snacking, salads, pies, sauces
Nicolas boast an outstanding shelf life: up to five months without losing texture or juiciness.