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FallMalus domestica 'Macoun'

Macoun

Macoun is a fall apple with aromatic, rich sweet-tart flavor.

Aromatic with rich sweet-tart flavor

Origin
New York, United States
Season
Fall
Scientific name
Malus domestica 'Macoun'
Macoun apple photo

Quick answers

Quick answers

What it tastes like

Aroma, rich sweet-tart flavor, and high juiciness

Best for

Best fresh or as a snack where aroma and juiciness matter.

When it is in season

Fall

How long it keeps

About 2-4 weeks refrigerated

Taste and texture profile

Taste and texture profile

Sweetness

4/5

Sweetness feels rich.

Acidity

4/5

Clear acidity deepens the flavor.

Crunchiness

3/5

Crunch is moderate.

Juiciness

5/5

High juiciness spreads aroma and flavor.

Best uses

Best uses

Best fresh or as a snack where aroma and juiciness matter.

Fresh

Snacking

Salad

Flavor profile

Aroma, rich sweet-tart flavor, and high juiciness

Storage life

Storage life

About 2-4 weeks refrigerated

History

History

The MVP seed records Macoun as a New York-origin variety. Peekapple groups it with aromatic juicy fall apples.

Sources

Sources

  1. Photo recordNational Fruit Collection
    Macoun variety record

    National Fruit Collection