General Information
The Sweet Crabapple also know as a Crimson Gold apple is a smaller variety of apple that is slightly larger than a crab apple, but much smaller than a traditional apple.
Appearance and Flavor
The Sweet Crabapple is a variety of apple that grows well in climates with warmer daytime temperatures with cooler evenings, to develop a higher sugar content. As it matures, this apple has a firm textured flesh that is crisp and sweet flavored.
Delicious for fresh eating, and also good for baking, retains its shape and texture even with high temperature.
History
The Sweet Crabapple, or Crimson Gold Apple, was developed as a cross between a Newton and Spitzenburg heirloom apple by breeder Albert Etter.
