Pitmaston Nonpareil

This dessert fruit claims (by name) to be the pitmaston russet beyond compare. It was raised at Pitmaston near Worcester by nurseryman John Williams.

The variety first fruited in 1814 before being formally introduced in 1818.

The skin is a bright green with varying levels of russet over it. The fruits have firm flesh with a rich, aromatic flavour. Will keep up to Christmas and beyond.

There are believed to be 28 varieties of Worcestershire apple

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All of the descriptions and photographs are by Wade Muggleton unless stated.