What it tastes like
Aromatic, moderately sweet, clearly tart, and tender-fleshed
At a glance
Early fall/Malus domestica 'McIntosh'
McIntosh
McIntosh is an aromatic early-fall apple with a tender sweet-tart character.
Aromatic, tender, and sweet-tart
- Origin
- Ontario, Canada
- Season
- Early fall
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'McIntosh'
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Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Enjoy it fresh for aroma, or use its tenderness in sauce and baking.
When it is in season
Early fall
How long it keeps
About 2-4 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
3/5Sweetness is moderate and paired with acidity.
Acidity
4/5Clear tartness supports the aroma.
Crunchiness
2/5Texture leans tender rather than crunchy.
Juiciness
4/5Good juiciness keeps it lively.
Best uses
Best uses
Enjoy it fresh for aroma, or use its tenderness in sauce and baking.
Fresh
Sauce
Baking
Flavor profile
Aromatic, moderately sweet, clearly tart, and tender-fleshed
Storage life
Storage life
About 2-4 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records McIntosh as an Ontario-origin variety. Peekapple groups it with tender sweet-tart apples.
Sources
Sources
- Variety guideUSAppleUSApple McIntosh variety guide
USApple
- Photo recordNational Fruit CollectionMcIntosh variety record
National Fruit Collection