Malus domestica 'Elstar'
Hybrid parentage
'Ingrid Marie' × 'Golden Delicious'
Cultivar
'Elstar'
Origin
The Netherlands 1950s

The Elstar apple is an apple cultivar that was first developed in the Netherlands in the 1950s by crossing Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie apples. It quickly became popular, especially in Europe and was first introduced to America in 1972 [1]. It remains popular in Continental Europe, but less so in the United Kingdom.

The Elstar is a medium-sized apple whose skin is mostly red with yellow showing. The flesh is white, and has a soft, crispy texture. It may be used for cooking and is especially good for making apple sauce. In general, however, it is used in desserts due to its sweet flavour.

[edit] External links

• Orange Pippin - Elstar
• Elstar produce profile

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