Boskoop

Belle de Boskoop, as the Boskoop apple is fully called, was introduced in the Netherlands in the 1850s and is still popular throughout the European continent.

The Boskoop is a winter apple that is harvested from October to March. In size and shape it appears almost globular with a dull red colouring – often with extensive russeting.

The white-green flesh is dense and has a very firm texture. Freshly sliced, Boskoop is quite an acidic and tart apple. This and its large size make it unsuitable as a snack apple, but it slices well to share after eating. It is most popular in Germany as a winter and Christmas apple.