What it tastes like
Aromatic sweetness, low acidity, and firm texture
At a glance
Late fall/Malus domestica 'Cameo'
Cameo
Cameo is a firm late-fall apple with aromatic sweetness.
Firm texture with aromatic sweetness
- Origin
- Washington, United States
- Season
- Late fall
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'Cameo'
Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Use it fresh or as a snack, with simple baking as a secondary option.
When it is in season
Late fall
How long it keeps
About 4-6 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
4/5Sweetness is clearly present.
Acidity
2/5Acidity is lower and gentle.
Crunchiness
4/5It has firm crispness.
Juiciness
3/5Juiciness is moderate.
Best uses
Best uses
Use it fresh or as a snack, with simple baking as a secondary option.
Fresh
Snacking
Baking
Flavor profile
Aromatic sweetness, low acidity, and firm texture
Storage life
Storage life
About 4-6 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records Cameo as a Washington-origin variety. Peekapple foregrounds its aromatic sweetness and firmness.
Sources
Sources
- Photo recordWikimedia CommonsCameo variety record
Wikimedia Commons