Also called Fiesta, this is a late-keeping apple of excellent quality, definitely an under-rated variety. It is self-fertile (no pollinator required) and frost resistant, suitable for the north. It was introduced in 1987, developed by East Malling Research Station as a cross between Cox’s Orange Pippin and Idared. It has similarities to Cox for its sweet, aromatic, nutty flavour and its red-orange-flushed skin, but it is much easier to grow, and has good disease resistance.

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Fiesta Red Pippin
Photo by Sven Teschke, own work, CC BY-SA 3.0