Kermerrien (Sold by the pound)
Kermerrien apples are medium size, generally rounded, having a yellow base color, washed with red and having red rays extending to the shoulder. Some russeting may be present around the stem. The raw juice is dark in color, somewhat bitter and highly aromatic. Juice from Kerrmerrien apples can be used to produce a stand-alone cider with a golden color and soft, rounded tannins. While you can make a stand-alone cider from this apple, it is also well suited for blending with higher acidity apples. This variety has origins that trace back to coastal Britany area of France in the late 1800’s. The fruit ripens in the first half of October and is not a good keeper in storage. Storage varies with conditions, but is generally limited to a few weeks.