The tastiest apples?

[Ombra]

I used to love apples, but over the past few decades they seem to have lost a lot of taste as growers prioritize appearance and shelf-life. They look beautiful and they are usually juicy, but for me they compare poorly with what I used to eat in the UK in the 1960s. I am surprised at the variety available in the big supermarkets, but I have been disappointed with the ones that I've tried. Could someone please suggest a variety that is worth eating? 

[KannikaP]

Thatchers and Bulmers have the best tasting apples! 555

Edited September 1, 2023 by KannikaP

[drtreelove]

https://www.homefortheharvest.com/best-tasting-apples/#:~:text=Some of the best-tasting,a few months of harvest.

 

But flavor is not just about the variety, but how it is grown.  You're not likely to find an organic, high nutrient density, soil food web conscious, regenerative ag apple grower in Prachuap Khiriikhan or anywhere in Thailand. The supermarkets will have imports that are grown like you say, for appearance and shelf-life.  Look for a special order. 

[kickstart]

Apples in Thailand come down from China, as Dr T said it how they are grown, probable well forced with all the chemicals and fertilizer you can think of.

My wife gets them from our local market I find most are OK , last time I was in the UK I had some Braeburn's, they were not nice, tasteless.

I used to go down to Malasia a lot down they that have Granny Smiths, they are not bad have seen them around here.

I would say the USA is like the UK a lot of the old verities are now gone, just not economical to grow just a few growers growing them, now just verities that just make money taste is coming in a poor second. 

[chuang]

Adams ???? apple.

[Jeff the Chef]

Anyone ever seen Bramley cooking apples for sale in Thailand or a decent alternative?

[kickstart]

2 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:

Anyone ever seen Bramley cooking apples for sale in Thailand or a decent alternative?

I would say no, the only hope would be the Paragon in Bangkok, do not even think what they would cost.

An alternative some Grany Smiths I have brought can be a bit on the tart side they could be used, but thing about Bramley's is that when cooked they will go down, ideal for apple sauce, I would have my doubts if any eating apples would made a sauce, you could try.

[Jeff the Chef]

3 minutes ago, kickstart said:

I would say no, the only hope would be the Paragon in Bangkok, do not even think what they would cost.

An alternative some Grany Smiths I have brought can be a bit on the tart side they could be used, but thing about Bramley's is that when cooked they will go down, ideal for apple sauce, I would have my doubts if any eating apples would made a sauce, you could try.

That's what I have used in the past, Granny Smiths, they make a half decent apple sauce tbh but fail on the Apple pie or Crumble front. I have found some Apple sauce from Germany in jars which is ok for pies etc, but can't remember where I got it from, probably Tops or Macro.

[Liverpool Lou]

18 minutes ago, kickstart said:

I would have my doubts if any eating apples would made a sauce, you could try.

All apples will stew down.

[Liverpool Lou]

17 hours ago, Ombra said:

Could someone please suggest a variety that is worth eating? 

Ambrosia.

[Ombra]

8 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Ambrosia.

Thanks very much. I will try them.

[Maybole]

Back in Scotland I had a Discovery apple tree. It took 15 years of growth before it suddenly started to produce a large crop. The fruits were delicious and I sent half a dozen to my grandchildren in Chiang mai. I was immediately ordered to send more and I eventually sent 6 Kg in 2 batches.

Sadly I no longer have access to them and my attempt to grow trees in Thailand have failed miserably.

PS. Discovery apples do not keep well.

[roo860]

12 hours ago, chuang said:

Adams ???? apple.

That's what you like your 'ladies' with?

[still kicking]

13 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Ambrosia.

That's Cheese

[TimeMachine]

Oops.  Sorry,  I got baited to visit these posts.  My friends always say "check out dem apples! " so I thought I could come here and explain any more than a handful is a waste. 

[bbko]

The older you get, the less your taste bud work.

[still kicking]

1 minute ago, bbko said:

The older you get, the less your taste bud work.

I am 76 but still love a good old vindaloo

[Liverpool Lou]

8 hours ago, still kicking said:

22 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Ambrosia.

That's Cheese

Ambrosia apples are apples.

[fredwiggy]

Fuji, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Cortland, Jonathan, Gala, McIntosh, Golden and Red Delicious,Macoun, Pink Lady, are all varieties I've tried i can think of, and all are excellent, if you can find them. Apples can grow here but the trees need cold winters.

[giddyup]

Pink Ladies

[kickstart]

9 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Ambrosia apples are apples.

Ambrosia is a tin of rice pudding

[kickstart]

20 hours ago, Maybole said:

Back in Scotland I had a Discovery apple tree. It took 15 years of growth before it suddenly started to produce a large crop. The fruits were delicious and I sent half a dozen to my grandchildren in Chiang mai. I was immediately ordered to send more and I eventually sent 6 Kg in 2 batches.

Sadly I no longer have access to them and my attempt to grow trees in Thailand have failed miserably.

PS. Discovery apples do not keep well.

Most European top fruit trees will not grow in Thailand just too hot, about the only place would be on top pf a mountain in the North of the country.

Almost like trying to grow potatoes, which I have tried, and they never even put any shots out, also like trying to grow tropical fruits in our temperate climate. 

[Liverpool Lou]

On 9/3/2023 at 1:13 AM, still kicking said:

That's Cheese

 

14 hours ago, kickstart said:

Ambrosia is a tin of rice pudding

So what?  I recommended a variety of apple, can't you read?

[kickstart]

Ambrosia

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This apple is a homegrown original and we’re pretty proud of it around here. It was discovered by the Mennells in the 1990s in Cawston B.C. as a chance seedling. No one really knows its parentage. The original orchard was full of Jonagolds and had previously been home to both Golden Delicious and Red Delicious trees.

 

Originated in Canada, can you get them over here ??, probably grown else were now and imported into Thailand, ??  that is what the OP asked, IMO anything with Golden delicious in not my idea of a good apple, in the UK they come from France, Le Crunch, if you can remember the TV advert.