Ribston Pippin: This apple was grown in 1708 from one of three 'pips' (seeds) sent from Normandy to Sir Henry Goodricke of Ribston Hall, Yorkshire, England. It has one of the highest Vitamin C contents, 30mg/100mg. Its yellow flesh is firm and sweet, with a pear taste. Intense, rich and aromatic flavor. Ribston is also the parent of Cox's Orange Pippin.

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