Pitmaston Pine Apple

/pit-MAHS-tuhn PIGHN A-puhl/
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A variety of russet eating apple raised by Mr White who worked for Lord Foley of Stoke Edith in Herefordshire around 1785 from a Golden Pippin seedling. It is a distinctive oblong conical shape. In good years it has a pronounced flavour of pineapple. This late-season variety is harvested from early October in South-East England and is at is best from October to December.

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