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You Can Never Have Too Many Apples…

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 24, 2014

Author of Apples of Uncommon Character: 123 Heirlooms, Modern Classics & Little-Known Wonders, Rowan Jacobsen joins us to talk about apples, and we mean a lot of apples. His new book brings you deeper into the orchards than ever before and we'll talk about where to get them, recipe tips and how he became an "apple-stalker."

New Hampshire's Granite Beauty
This gorgeous apple is grown in New Hampshire, should be picked in early October, and has an 'almost metallic finish.'
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

This Swiss apple stands out because of its long shape.
The Glockenapfel is a Swiss apple, its elongated shape and raspberry hinted taste makes it unique.
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

The Zabergau Reinette is a German russet apple.
Rowan suggests frying this Zabergau Reinette apple in bacon fat!
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

This White Winter Pearmain is a Hoosier with an 'orange Creamsicle' taste.
The White Winter Pearmain is a beautiful apple originally from Indiana.
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

The inner red flesh helps The Hidden Rose apple get its name.
The Hidden Rose is a lovely red fleshed apple from Oregon.
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

The Redfield is a pretty apple that makes delicious hard cider.
Not only is the Redfield red flesh apple a beauty, but it also makes great hard cider.
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

Hudson's Golden Gem is a dessert apple hailing from Tangent, Oregon.
Hudson's Golden Gem is a dessert apple that's almost too pretty to eat.
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

The Blue Pearmain comes from the New England area.
This Bostonian apple is a Blue Pearmain, and it's as much a work of art as it is delicious.
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

The Pitmaston Pineapple is an apple from England with pineapple and pine undertones.
The Pitmaston Pineapple has been described as tasting like Christmas.
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

The Calville Blanc can be found in France and New England and is perfect for those who think Granny Smith is a tad too sweet.
Originally from France but making its way to New England orchards, the Calville Blanc is an exquisitely ribbed apple.
(Clare Barboza / Apples of Uncommon Character)

 

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