Description
Hidden Rose has a light yellow skin with pale whitish dots, and its slow-browning, crunchy pink flesh lends itself to the salad plate, although it tends to dry more quickly than most apples. Hidden Rose offers a tart taste, with a cotton candy aroma. Although it is mainly a fresh-eating apple, it has culinary uses, too. Look for Hidden Rose in late October. As with all apples, refrigerate for maximum storage life. Hidden Rose tends to lose its crispness quickly.
Discovered: 1960s, Oregon
Parentage: Unknown
Harvest: Late Season
History
Hidden Rose is an heirloom variety that may be hard to find, as it is difficult to grow. It was first grown as a choice seedling in Airlie, Oregon.