The Jonathan apple is a medium-sized apple with a thick, smooth skin that is mostly red with a yellow blush. It has a high amount of acid and juice, but is still sweet and can be used for various dishes. There are two theories about its origin, and it is primarily grown in Washington state.
A Jonathan apple is an apple that is usually light to medium red in color with a yellow blush and occasional yellow spots or streaks. This fruit is usually medium in size with a thick skin that is mostly smooth. The inner pulp is normally white or whitish in color with a high amount of acid and juice. This variety is normally short in height and very round.
There are two theories about the origin of the name of this apple. One legend is that a man named Jonathan Hasbrouck discovered it growing on a farm that belonged to a farmer named Phillip Rick during the 1820s. This farm was located in New York in the United States. It is thought he brought the apple to a judge who was presiding over the local horticultural society. The judge was impressed by the apple and declared it the “Jonathan apple.”
Another theory states that a woman named Rachel Higley collected some seeds from a cider factory in Connecticut. She carried her seeds with her when her family moved to Ohio in 1804. When the tree grew, she named her fruit Jonathan of hers after her husband, and her name remained hers.
Despite having a high amount of acid, most people find Jonathan apple to be very sweet. It is often a favorite for eating fresh despite the tough skin. It can also be a good choice for fruit salads. This apple can also be used in the preparation of applesauce, juices, pie fillings, jams and jellies.
A Jonathan apple tree normally grows to 15 to 20 feet (4.57 to 6.09 m) tall with a spread of 10 to 15 feet (3.05 to 4.57 m). The trees usually produce fruit three to five years after planting. These trees typically flower in early spring with most fruit harvested from the months of September through December.
These trees mostly prefer moderate temperatures during the summer and cool temperatures during the winter months. Even so, they occasionally grow well in areas of high humidity. In the United States, these apples are grown primarily in Washington state but generally do well in most areas of the Pacific Northwest.
This apple can usually be enjoyed chilled during the fall and early winter months. It can be a healthy alternative to candy and other sugary foods. Sometimes eating apples is thought to be good for your teeth and gums as well.
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