What it tastes like
Balanced sweetness and acidity with satisfying juiciness
At a glance
Fall/Malus domestica 'Jonagold'
Jonagold
Jonagold offers a balanced sweet-tart profile that makes it useful for comparison.
- Origin
- New York, United States
- Season
- Fall
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'Jonagold'
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Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Use it fresh, as a snack, or in baking when sweet-tart balance matters.
When it is in season
Fall
How long it keeps
About 3-5 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
4/5Sweetness is present without overwhelming the balance.
Acidity
3/5Moderate acidity keeps sweetness in check.
Crunchiness
4/5It has a pleasing crispness.
Juiciness
4/5Good juiciness suits fresh eating.
Best uses
Best uses
Use it fresh, as a snack, or in baking when sweet-tart balance matters.
Fresh
Baking
Snacking
Flavor profile
Balanced sweetness and acidity with satisfying juiciness
Storage life
Storage life
About 3-5 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records Jonagold as a New York-origin variety. Peekapple classifies it as a balanced apple.
Sources
Sources
- Variety guideWashington ApplesWashington Apples Jonagold variety guide
Washington Apples
- Photo recordNational Fruit CollectionJonagold variety record
National Fruit Collection