wholesale Snow apple

Product Details

We supply a variety of Apples at wholesale prices. Contact us for quotation and more information

Description/Taste

Snow apples are round, conical, to ovate shaped fruits with a symmetrical appearance. The skin is smooth, matte, and has a yellow-green base, covered in bright red blush and striping. Underneath the surface, the flesh is soft, white, and crisp, encasing a small central core filled with black-brown seeds. The flesh may also be streaked with red and pink hues, depending on growing conditions. Snow apples are aromatic and are said to emit a strawberry-like scent. The apples also have a very sweet, subtly tart flavor with notes of spice, caramel, and wine.

Seasons/Availability

Snow apples are available in the mid to late fall and can be stored through the winter.

Current Facts

Snow apples, botanically classified as Malus Domestica, are an heirloom variety that belongs to the Rosaceae family. The sweet fruits were first grown in Canada in the early 18th century and quickly became one of the most cultivated varieties, named after the apple’s white flesh and resilience in cold weather. Snow apples have also earned many other names throughout history, including Fameuse, which means “famous” in French, Chimney apples, and Snow Chimney apples. Snow apples are considered to be a dessert variety, primarily consumed fresh, and are one of the few apple cultivars that can be grown from seed without alteration or mutation. Snow apples have also gained notoriety for their alleged ties to the famous mcintosh apple, which is believed to be a descendant of the heirloom variety.

Nutritional Value

Snow apples are a good source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help boost the immune system and increase collagen production within the body. The apples also contain vitamin K, vitamin B6, riboflavin, and minerals such as potassium, copper, manganese, and magnesium.

Applications

Snow apples are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking, boiling, and roasting. The apple’s soft flesh is showcased when consumed fresh, out-of-hand, or it can be sliced and tossed into green and fruit salads. Snow apples can also be blended into applesauce, pressed into juice or cider, or served with cheeses, nuts, and chocolate as an appetizer. In addition to fresh applications, Snow apples are commonly baked into tarts, pies, cakes, muffins, and cobblers or are cooked with roasted meats. Snow apples pair well with herbs such as mint, basil, and parsley, spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, fruits such as blackberries, cranberries, oranges, and pears, cheeses such as cheddar, blue, and goat, vanilla, potatoes, and parsnips. The fresh fruits will keep 1-2 months when stored whole and unwashed in a cool, dry, and dark place such as the refrigerator.