Red Rome Apple

Red rome apple

Rome apples are best suited for cooked applications such as baking, frying, and roasting. Their dense flesh holds up well when baked making them perfect for use in pies, cakes, bread, and cookies. Their flavor is also enhanced when cooked, becoming sweeter and exceptionally rich.

What does a red rome apple taste like?

How do Rome apples taste? Rome apples sport a very traditional flavor – mildly sweet and slightly tangy with a bit of a floral aroma. It is exactly that middle-of-the-road flavor that makes it one of the top-10 sold apples in the United States.

What happened to Red Rome apples?

Originally known as "Gillett's Seedling", it was renamed the "Rome Beauty" in 1832 in honor of the township. The original tree survived into the 1850s until it was felled by erosion of the river bank.

Are red Rome apples good for eating?

An excellent and versatile apple that is delicious for fresh eating and also holds up very well in cooking. Discovered in the Rome Township of Ohio, Red Rome is an excellent storage apple and a great one to have on the homestead.