This relatively new apple variety, developed in the U.S., is very popular in northern Europe. Jonagold is a large apple whose parents are Golden Delicious and Jonathan. There are over 70 strains of the variety and, depending on strain and climate, the color varies from pale green-gold with faint red strip to solid red.

An excellent cooking or dessert apple, it carries the aroma of the Golden with the lively sweet-tart flavor of the Jonathan. The texture is juicy and the flesh is a creamy pale yellow. An excellent culinary apple in salads or with strong cheeses. It makes a fine sauce and excellent sautée. Versatile in character; the Jonagold is sweet but never boring.

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