Fameuse
Late Season • Sweet-tart
Ripens
Late September
Characteristics
Flesh is tender, juicy, distinctive in flavor, with a slight perfume. AKA Snow or Snow Fameuse, for it's snow-white flesh. Uses: fresh eating, sauce and cider.
History
One of the oldest North American varieties. Its likely origin is French Canada sometime before 1700. By the 1700’s it was widespread in the Champlain Valley of Vermont, and it may have made its way to Maine via that route. Old trees can still be found in Maine dooryards and orchards.
Offspring: Suspected parent of McIntosh.
Storage: 1-2 months; best texture when fresh.
Notes: Biennial tendency.
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