Golden Sweet Explained

Malus domestica 'Golden Sweet'
Species:	Malus domestica
Origin:	, 1832^[1]

Golden Sweet is a cultivar of domesticated apple.

The origin of the Golden Sweet apple

The apple originated in the American state of Connecticut, but beyond that, its parentage is a mystery.^[2]

The size of a Golden Sweet apple

A Golden Sweet apple is a medium- to large-sized apple.^[1]

When they ripen

Golden Sweet apples usually ripen from late July through early August, though this depends on the area. The harvest may continue into September.^[1]

The flavor of a Golden Sweet apple

The flavor of a Golden Sweet apple is very sweet, rich, and has almost no tartness.^[1] The flavor has been described as "honey sweet".^[3] Golden Sweet has no acid flavor.^[4]

When Golden Sweet bears apples

Golden Sweet tend to bear apples, every other year.^[1]

What the Golden Sweet is used for

Golden Sweet apples are good for fresh-eating, also for apple sauce or apple cider.^[1]

See also

• Tolman Sweet, a similar, but not quite the same apple

External links and references

• One reference

Notes and References

1. Web site: Golden Sweet Apples . cooksinfo.com . 1 December 2018.
2. Web site: Comprehensive Apple Variety List . applejournal.com . 2000 . 1 December 2018.
3. Web site: Coastal Apple Varieties . ucanr.edu . 1 December 2018 . Beamer, Dave.
4. Web site: From the Ground Up: The apple—ephemeral and persistent . dailylocal.com . 1 December 2018 . 2 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181202155139/https://www.dailylocal.com/lifestyle/from-the-ground-up-the-apple-ephemeral-and-persistent/article_96e4efbc-af34-5068-bb28-10b6b2d47027.html . dead .