How many varieties of Winesap apples are there?

Winesap apples are most famously used in modern-day cider blends, especially among cideries in Virginia. The heirloom variety is one of thirty apple cultivars grown in Virginia for ciders, and the entire apple is ground into a pulp, also known as pomace, and the juice is fermented to make the savory-sweet beverage.

Is there another name for Winesap apples?

It is similar to cultivars ‘Arkansas Black’, ‘Arkansas’, and ‘Paragon’. Other names for the Winesap include American Wine Sop, Banana, Hendrick’s Sweet, Holland’s Red Winter, Potpie, Pot Pie Apple, Red Sweet Wine Sop, Refugee, Royal Red of Kentucky, Texan Red, Winter Winesap.

What kind of apple is Winesap?

Malus domestica
Stayman Winesap AppleMalus domestica ‘Stayman Winesap’ A lovely combination of tart and sweet, the Stayman winesap apple has been popular since the days of the pioneers.

What does a ripe Winesap apple look like?

The skin of most Winesap apple cultivars will have a golden yellow background with no hint of green when fully ripe. The overlay will be deep red with maroon or russet striping. The overall shape of the apple should be slightly oblong with rounded shoulders around the stem once they are fully ripe.

Are Stayman and Winesap apples the same?

The Stayman-Winesap is a cross between a Stayman apple and a Winesap apple. The combination of the two strains produces an apple of exceptional eating quality. The Stayman-Winesap’s firm yellow flesh; crisp, coarse texture; and its tart, rich wine-like taste makes it memorable.

Where do Winesap apples grow?

It’s a low-maintenance, easy-grow apple tree in its hardiness zone range, from USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8. You’ll need to plant Winesap apple trees in a location that gets six or more hours a day of direct, unfiltered sun.

Are Winesap apples good eating?

If you are looking for an apple that doesn’t spoil quickly, a Winesap apple is the one. If chilled, they will stay good for at least three months. Winesap apples can be eaten raw, but are primarily used for cooking. They are also popular for making apple juice and cider.

Which apple is most tart?

Granny Smith
If you think about the apples that are readily available in supermarkets, the top tart apple is Granny Smith. It’s also an easy apple to recognize because of its bright green skin!

Where are Winesap apples grown?

Winesap: Originating in New Jersey before 1800, this apple has become well loved throughout the South. The reasons for this affection are many. It has the ability to grow on most southern soil types, most notably clays.