What it tastes like
Deep aroma, high acidity, and moderate sweetness
At a glance
Late fall to winter/Malus domestica 'Winesap'
Winesap
Winesap is a traditional variety with strong aroma and lively acidity.
Aromatic with lively acidity
- Origin
- United States heritage variety
- Season
- Late fall to winter
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'Winesap'
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Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Use it fresh, in cider-style applications, or in baking where aroma and tartness matter.
When it is in season
Late fall to winter
How long it keeps
About 5-7 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
3/5Sweetness is moderate and follows the acidity.
Acidity
5/5High acidity anchors the flavor.
Crunchiness
4/5Crunch is strong enough.
Juiciness
3/5Juiciness is moderate.
Best uses
Best uses
Use it fresh, in cider-style applications, or in baking where aroma and tartness matter.
Fresh
Cider
Baking
Flavor profile
Deep aroma, high acidity, and moderate sweetness
Storage life
Storage life
About 5-7 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records Winesap as an American heirloom-style variety. Peekapple groups it with aromatic tart traditional apples.
Sources
Sources
- Photo recordNational Fruit CollectionWinesap variety record
National Fruit Collection