DUTCH MASTER

SKILLCULT APPLE BREEDING PROJECT 

This page is for information about my seedling apple Dutch Master

Dutch Master is supposed to be a cross between Grenadine and Gold Rush made in 2011. I suspect that it may actually be a cross between Grenadine and Allen’s Everlasting though, which it resembles more in look and flavor. The tree makes highly variable sizes of fruit from small to large. The fruit often have interesting russet patterning over red striped skin. The flesh is very firm, almost hard when less ripe. The flavor can be quite rich at times, leaning toward a generic fruity flavor. It is pretty tart, making it suitable for cooking. Slices hold their shape pretty well in pie. It shows no red flesh from it’s parent Grenadine.

Aside from the appearance at times, this is not a sensational apple in any particular way, but it seems a solid performer and I look forward to eating them for the sometimes delicious, fruity flavor. In the 2022 season, I had to keep myself from eating them all early. Responses from other tasters have been very favorable as well. I look forward to many returns.

I don’t have the season of this apple dialed in yet, but it is not super late and the season is long, especially for cooking. It seems to hold pretty well and also will probably exhibit phased ripening, instead of ripening all at once, a great trait for home growers.