This apple is a beautiful, bright canary-yellow, sometimes with a subtle pink blush. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a balanced sweet-tart flavor. As an early-season apple, it offers a refreshing taste that is highly sought after in the summer months.
Best Uses
The Pristine is an ideal early-season apple for fresh eating and snacking. Its crisp texture and balanced flavor also make it a great cooking apple, and its high sugar content means it’s a perfect choice for making sweet applesauce. Enjoy it fresh, baked in a pie, or pressed into a delicious, golden cider.
Origin
True to its name, the Pristine is a clean and vibrant apple. It was developed by Purdue, Rutgers, and Illinois Universities and is well-regarded for its natural resistance to apple scab.
