Pink Pearl apples

Pink Pearl is an American apple variety that was developed in Eureka, California as a seedling of Surprise, which is one of its parents. The apples date back to 1944 when they were introduced to the market by Albert Etter, a plant breeder.

The apples are medium-sized with a creamy, pale green skin that bruises easily. Beneath it, the texture of the unusually pink flesh is crisp and fine-grained. The flavors are balanced between sweet and tart, but they vary with the seasons and the climate.

These aromatic apples ripen in late summer to early fall and it’s recommended to use them in desserts and the preparation of pink applesauce.