Roxbury Russet: In the early 17th century, Roxbury Massachusetts developed and named the first American apple! An excellent old cider apple, and good for eating. Roxbury Russet is medium sized, elliptical in shape, with unique flavor. This rugged apple has a crisp, tart flavor with nutty overtones and a hint of pine. Its russeted skin can exhibit in two or three shades.

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