Adam's Apples

I had a chance to try Rubenstar again while in California, probably picked in October, 3 or 4 weeks later in the season than the 2013 samples . These are much smaller apples (see why that might be ), and very pretty. The blush is streaky red over yellow, further varigated by many light lenticels.

This Gala x Fuji cross does a good job of splitting the difference between its parents. Each of these ribbed, slightly elongated apples has a very streaky red blush over a green-tinged yellow peel that sports a glossy finish. Light lenticels add even more variation to the striped blush. These feel pretty firm with just a little give.