Chestnut Crabapple week

Making the scene at the Arlington, Massachusetts, farmers market yesterday. ¶ 

Those are Macouns lurking in the back, but this is the week for the Chestnut Crab. ¶ 

It's about a week too early for marvelous Macoun. And those Chestnuts are really good.

Chestnut Crabapple

They are small but mighty apple concentrates. From my 2009 review:

The rich flavor, with a little pear, honey and orange juice, is even throughout. One had a hint of vanilla. These flavors harmonize very well.

Or, as the grower likes to say,

Are they quoting somebody?

Obviously I agree about the flavors. Gotta say I don't see how an apple that was introduced in 1946 (by the University of Minnesota breeding program) is an "heirloom," however tasty.

Also at the market this week (with newcomers in italics): Cortland, Fuji, Gala, Ginger Gold, Honeycrisp, Macoun, McIntosh, Shamrock, and Zestar.

And Chestnut Crab makes 10. This could be the last call for Ginger Gold and Zestar.

The Chestnut Crabapples will probably be around next week too, but maybe not, and if you miss out don't blame me!