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    Any excuse for another tree

    Apple pie apple suggestions please. I'm looking for something which keeps it's shape when cooked, retains a chew rather than a crunch, more on the acidic side but with a hit of sweetness to cut it.

    No Bramley's please - whilst it's the daddy for puree, it's pants in a pie.

  • #2
    Howgate Wonder? I wouldn't be without one now.

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    • #3
      Charles ross - large apple,dual purpose, only slightly sweet when fully ripe. Late and stores for 1 month

      You could always mix dessert apples in with your bramley sauce for pie filling

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      • #4
        Granny Smith.

        They're available in the UK. They're great at retaining their shape. From what I can see, if they're grown in cooler parts of the UK they tend to be too acidic for eating raw. In warmer parts you can use them for eating, cooking and juicing. They store for a long time - 3 to 6 months.

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        • #5
          Lord Derby is good for tarts, or you could consider one of the French varieties, like Orleans Reinette or Reine des Reinettes AKA King of the Pippins.
          Last edited by TrixC; 22-11-2017, 07:39 PM.

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          • #6
            Annie Elizabeth is one of my favourite cookers.

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            • #7
              Howgate Wonder - Cooks to a puree?
              Charles Ross - Graft failed this year but on the list.
              Granny Smith - I think I'm a little too far north for it but I'll investigate.
              Lord Derby - Cooks to a puree ?
              Orleans Reinette - First apples this year, they were stolen by the squirrels.
              King of the Pippins - First apples this year, they were stolen by the squirrels.
              Annie Elizabeth - Was on the top of my short list.

              I've been trying mixing the 2 for a few years now but I can't find the right balance. Im very picky about my pies

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              • #8
                Peasgood Nonsuch or King of the Pippins which is a great desser apple also (I have both in my garden)

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Lardman View Post
                  Howgate Wonder - Cooks to a puree?
                  Perfect in a crumble, not allowed pastry(except when no ones looking)

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Lardman View Post
                    Howgate Wonder
                    Why don't you settle for squirrel pie with apple sauce...
                    Last edited by Nicos; 24-11-2017, 09:34 PM.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by BUFFS View Post
                      Why don't you settle for squirrel pie with apple sauce...
                      I think they go better with damsons ...

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                      • #12
                        You need a russet apple, I'd recommend Orleans Reinette. Peasgood Nonsuch, Reine du Canada, Blenheim are delicious baked but quite fluffy. Quite a lot of apples are surprisingly good when cooked, I'd suggest going to a good farm or orchard shop and buying a couple of each from locally grown varieties and trying them out to see which you like best.

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