tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post7711072671784715284..comments2024-03-14T03:22:06.417-04:00Comments on Adam's Apples: Jazz *Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06245776593991049317noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-22450991578628157122022-04-28T15:50:41.263-04:002022-04-28T15:50:41.263-04:00"Wax" is an industry term. In any case, ..."Wax" is an industry term. In any case, it can impart a bitter aftertaste, in my experience.<br /><br />OTOH, maybe your Jazzs taste like nail polish.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245776593991049317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-6952968982563377632022-04-28T12:59:24.149-04:002022-04-28T12:59:24.149-04:00Interesting theory. I would not have thought the w...Interesting theory. I would not have thought the waxes to impart any aromatics. You'd think waxes should be relatively inert compounds.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904055462102089711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-3053009943820275622022-04-28T11:28:05.612-04:002022-04-28T11:28:05.612-04:00Dave, I wonder if that taste might not be an artif...Dave, I wonder if that taste might not be an artificial wax applied to preserve the apple (and make it shiny). Except I <em>would</em> rate that as "unpleasant."<br /><br />Wax is routinely applied to the apples you get in supermarkets.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245776593991049317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-18008162802986626412022-04-28T10:09:29.183-04:002022-04-28T10:09:29.183-04:00Few years on from your original post -- my family ...Few years on from your original post -- my family tried this variety the other day and my daughter noticed a taste of, 'the way nail polish smells.' Now that she said that I cannot un-taste that flavour. Not unpleasant, just there.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904055462102089711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-55310243866342717392016-06-05T10:53:58.306-04:002016-06-05T10:53:58.306-04:00Hi Katherine! My guess is that your Jazz was picke...Hi Katherine! My guess is that your Jazz was picked not too long ago in New Zealand, and that the clove note is something that fades pretty quickly after harvest.<br /><br />I'm jealous—the NZ–Chile–Argentina crop seems to be passing us by this year in New England and last fall's harvest from Washington State is getting tired.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245776593991049317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-70573075051701673892016-06-01T16:00:07.026-04:002016-06-01T16:00:07.026-04:00This is probably one of my favorite of the 'gr...This is probably one of my favorite of the 'grocery store' apples as it is, quite like Jazz music, crisp, consistently complex and not too sweet. I detect notes of white wine and peach but, the one I had today, had an initial blast of clove. Clove?? I thought. Yep! It was undeniable. I'm not sure whether I got my hands on a red-headed step child of the Jazz family but I certainly hope to revisit it soon. Remarkable. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-58959936283784956242014-07-27T23:13:06.519-04:002014-07-27T23:13:06.519-04:00Maxime, unless I am mistaken there is still at lea...Maxime, unless I am mistaken there is still at least another year before Jazz's patent expires. So you may have to be patient.<br /><br />You can try making inquiries about the apple using its variety name, Scifresh.<br /><br />Every variety was modern once! In 100 years perhaps Jazz will be a classic.<br /><br />Good luck.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245776593991049317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-12586241978074349852014-07-27T17:39:49.722-04:002014-07-27T17:39:49.722-04:00Hi Adam,
Do you know anyone who is able to provid...Hi Adam,<br /><br />Do you know anyone who is able to provide a scion of Jazz.<br /><br />I really fancy it even though it is a modern variety.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />MaximeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-54933149585816800872014-02-20T21:46:33.232-05:002014-02-20T21:46:33.232-05:00I've found that texture and taste can vary. A ...I've found that texture and taste can vary. A few Junes ago I had some Jazz that were obviously just of the boat (from New Zealand I think). They were <a href="http://adamapples.blogspot.com/2012/03/lady-alice-apple-tasting-notes-from-all.html?showComment=1341027023413#c1425827511889010693" rel="nofollow">exceptionally hard and acidic</a>, quite sharp.<br /><br />The context was a discussion of Lady Alice, another variety that really needs some time to age and suffers when sold too early.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245776593991049317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-49140111474496391422014-02-20T21:38:58.064-05:002014-02-20T21:38:58.064-05:00I think Cripps and Jazz might be my favorites of t...I think Cripps and Jazz might be my favorites of the modern year-round varieties.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245776593991049317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-59020989133829844782014-02-20T15:43:57.664-05:002014-02-20T15:43:57.664-05:00I think the texture is definitely a high point on ...I think the texture is definitely a high point on these. I had one the other day that had a perfect crunch, but not too hard to bite into. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-38024715467590798462014-02-16T19:32:10.221-05:002014-02-16T19:32:10.221-05:00I bought my first Jazz apples this week. I had alw...I bought my first Jazz apples this week. I had always been put off by the marketing--so much emphasis on the crunch, not on the flavor. And the name? Erh. But they were down to the bargain-apple price this week so I bought some. A little too sweet for my taste, but I was happy to find a little bit of enticing flavor there, too. I prefer a good Braeburn (though good ones are hard to find) or a Cripps' Pink. mschmidt62noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-34664002439040517272012-02-27T12:37:44.954-05:002012-02-27T12:37:44.954-05:00What a nice apple. I bought a week's worth of...What a nice apple. I bought a week's worth of these yesterday and I emjoyed one this morning. It has a nice violet/flowery taste that I must think comes from Kidd's Orange Red through Gala and into Jazz. The apple is firm to bite into but after the first bite it is pleasent that way. It holds a lot of juice, is sweet and has just a twinge of light acidity (very little). I highly recommend this apple over most grocery store apples!Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-44821514202789796252011-07-06T09:50:35.420-04:002011-07-06T09:50:35.420-04:00Matty, I should very much like to try a Sundowner ...Matty, I should very much like to try a Sundowner some day. <br /><br />The conventional wisdom says they could not survive our New England winters, so I must wait on commerce or apple tourism before I encounter one.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245776593991049317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-20104625656043576682011-07-06T05:23:20.235-04:002011-07-06T05:23:20.235-04:00My 2 yr old daughter and I just shared our first J...My 2 yr old daughter and I just shared our first Jazz - crisp, juicy and definite pear flavours. We will buy more soon as they appear to be in their prime down here (Sth. Hem.) I also noticed a big bin of Sundowner apples at the market so they will next .....Matty Bhttp://adamapples.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-67467525663033382862009-05-22T14:54:45.280-04:002009-05-22T14:54:45.280-04:00"Coarse" (or fine) as in the grain of the flesh. I..."Coarse" (or fine) as in <EM>the grain of the flesh.</EM> It's purely descriptive, not a comment on quality!<br /><br />Coarse-grained apples are often dribble-down-your-chin juicy, as what fills up the gaps left by the coarseness is liquid. Think of this: the most-coarse-grained fruit that I can think of (off hand) is watermelon.<br /><br />Fine-grained apples can hold a lot of juice too, but some don't--try a Blue Pearmain or Arkansas Black if you don't believe me.<br /><br />I've noticed that some apples I describe as coarse-grained are described differently by some sources. I call 'em as I see 'em, but try for yourself.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318661139598557285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-72680419191200513512009-05-22T10:27:43.195-04:002009-05-22T10:27:43.195-04:00Adam - When you describe the flesh as "coarse", wh...Adam - When you describe the flesh as "coarse", what do you mean? What are the things that make the flesh coarse as opposed to...."fine"? What are the other fleshy options and what do they mean?<br /><br />Inquiring minds and all that.vonKreedonnoreply@blogger.com