Grimes Golden (Sold by the pound)
Considered one of the finest American apples ever, Grimes Golden is one of the parents of the widely popular Golden Delicious. From a simple visual inspection, it's difficult to tell Grimes Golden and Golden Delicious apart. However, when it comes to flavor, there is a noticeable difference. As might be expected Grimes Golden is crisp and sweet - however, the sweetness is richer than Golden Delicious, and most tasters agree that Grimes Golden has the superior flavor. There's a hint of rich spiciness in Grimes Golden which is completely absent in Golden Delicious. Fruit is medium to large, roundish to slightly oblong with tough yellow skin with occasional patches of russet. This aromatic apple is highly flavored with tender, crisp, juicy yellowish-orange flesh. Ripens September to October and is a good keeper.