What it tastes like
Moderate sweetness, lower acidity, and a firm red-apple bite
At a glance
Late fall/Malus domestica 'Rome Beauty'
Rome
Rome is a firm red apple that is easy to understand as a baking-oriented choice.
A firm red apple known for baking
- Origin
- Ohio, United States
- Season
- Late fall
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'Rome Beauty'
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Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Use it baked or in sauce, with fresh eating as a firm secondary option.
When it is in season
Late fall
How long it keeps
About 5-7 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
3/5Sweetness is moderate.
Acidity
2/5Acidity is on the lower side.
Crunchiness
4/5Firmness supports its cooking role.
Juiciness
3/5Juiciness is moderate.
Best uses
Best uses
Use it baked or in sauce, with fresh eating as a firm secondary option.
Baking
Sauce
Fresh
Flavor profile
Moderate sweetness, lower acidity, and a firm red-apple bite
Storage life
Storage life
About 5-7 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records Rome as an Ohio-origin variety. Peekapple treats it as a baking-friendly red apple.
Sources
Sources
- Photo recordNational Fruit CollectionRome Beauty variety record
National Fruit Collection