Gravenstein

/ˈɡreɪvənˌstaɪn/ noun

Definition

A variety of apple with red and yellow streaking, originating in Germany and prized for cooking and eating.

Etymology

From German Gravenstein, where it was first cultivated. The name comes from Grafenstein castle in Schleswig-Holstein.

Kelly Says

Apple varieties tell the story of medieval agriculture—Gravenstein apples were so prized that they were named after castles and spread across Europe, and they're still grown today because of their perfect balance of sweet and tart.

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