On 9/29/2011 10:51 AM, Helpful person wrote:
> On Sep 29, 6:11 am, James Silverton
>>
>> I seem to remember large green apples that were used primarily for
>> cooking when I was a child in Britain. I don't think I've ever seen them
>> in the US. Granny Smiths have a more pleasant texture than those
>> "cooking apples" and I quite like eating them. IMHO, no type of
>> "Delicious" apple is worth using; perhaps horses might like them.
>>
>> Incidentally, quite recently I acquired an apple corer/splitter and I
>> much prefer using it to taking bites out of an apple.
>>
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>> James Silverton, Potomac
>>
>> I'm *not*
>
> Those large apples are Bramleys. They are about 3 times the size of a
> Granny Smith and almost as tart as a lemon (well not quite). They
> make wonderful pies. I used to enjoy eating them as a kid. I haven't
> see them in the US although I've asked at farmer's markets.
>
> Other English apples that are sometimes available are Russets and
> various close relatives of Coxes Orange Pippins.
>
> http://www.richardfisher.com

Yes! Thanks; now I remember the name "Bramleys". I've never seen any
apples like Coxes Pippins in the US. I'd love to find a source.
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James Silverton, Potomac

I'm *not*