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Harrison (Sold by the pound)
The Harrison apple tree is a true survivor, going from one of the most popular cider apples in the 1800’s and early 1900’s to nearly extinct. The variety was rediscovered in 1989 as a single tree in New Jersey and was propagated from scion wood cuttings. The original tree was cut down two weeks later to make room for a vegetable garden. The flesh is rich, yellow, firm; pleasant and sprightly, but dry. Harrison juice makes an extremely dark, rich cider with exceptional mouthfeel. At the turn of the century as a single-variety cider it commanded the highest price in the New York market and considered to be better than champagne. One of the most renowned American cider apples, dating from the early days of domestic cidermaking the variety has made a complete comeback and now stands as one of the most sought-after cider varieties.