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Pomme Grise

DESCRIPTION

Pomme Grise is a small, juicy apple with thick, tough skin lightly covered in brownish russeting. Its pale yellow flesh is firm, crisp, and aromatic with a unique and excellent spicy flavor, making it a popular choice for cider-making. Also known as Gray Apple, it ripens in September. It is a fairly good storing apple.

HISTORY

Pomme Grise probably has its origin in Montreal, Canada.

RECIPES

Click here for 3 recipes that are suited to Pomme Grise apples.

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