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Mollie’s Delicious apples are medium to large, conical fruits, averaging 7 to 10 centimeters in diameter. The skin is smooth, thin, firm, and ribbed with a yellow-green base, covered in pink-red striping and blush. There are also light tan spots or lenticels found across the surface, and the top of the fruit bears a deep stem cavity. Underneath the skin, the flesh is pale yellow to white and has a crisp, granular, and aqueous consistency, encasing a fibrous core filled with small, black-brown seeds. Mollie’s Delicious apples are aromatic with a sweet-tart and subtly acidic flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Mollie’s Delicious apples are available in the late summer through fall.
Current Facts
Mollie’s Delicious apples, botanically classified as Malus domestica, are a late summer variety belonging to the Rosaceae family. The bi-colored fruits were created at Rutgers University from multiple crosses between golden delicious, red gravenstein, edgewood, and close apples. Despite their name and coloring, Mollie’s Delicious apples are not related to red delicious apples and earn their “delicious” name from their golden delicious heritage. Mollie’s Delicious apples were also named after the wife of a former Rutgers student, Mollie Whatley, an apple enthusiast who loved the flavor and consistency of the variety. Mollie’s Delicious apples are favored by growers for its early ripening nature, maturing almost a full month before other delicious cultivars, and for the fruit’s extended storage capabilities.
Nutritional Value
Mollie’s Delicious apples are a good source of fiber, which helps regulate digestion and promotes cardiovascular health. The apples also contain vitamin C, an antioxidant to strengthen the immune system, and provide some potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and iron.
Applications
Mollie’s Delicious apples are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking or stewing. When fresh, the fruits have a soft, crisp bite that can be consumed straight, out-of-hand, or it can be sliced and served with cheeses and dips. The apples can also be blended into applesauce, chopped into fruit bowls, or sliced and tossed into green salads. In addition to raw applications, Mollie’s Delicious apples can be baked into pies, muffins, and tarts, cooked into jams and jellies, or stuffed and baked as a dessert. The apples can also be cooked and canned for extended use. Mollie’s Delicious apples pair well with cheeses such as cheddar, brie, camembert, and gruyere, fruits such as blueberries, mangoes, pear, and melons, cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar, and nuts such as pecans, walnuts, and almonds. Whole fruits will keep 2-4 months when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In 1887, the United States Department of Agriculture implemented the Agricultural Experiment Stations Act, which established new research centers across the country. These centers were constructed to promote further exploration in horticultural science and encourage continued innovation among the agricultural community. The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, NJAES, was created as a part of Rutgers State University in 1908 and was the site where Mollie’s Delicious apples were first created. In the modern-day, NJAES is one of the few remaining stations with an apple breeding program, still developing and introducing new varieties to the market. The station has also created new educational curriculums to teach youth in both urban and rural communities on the importance of growing clean, sustainable food.
Geography/History
Mollie’s Delicious apples were developed by G.W. Schneider at Rutgers University’s New Jersey Agricultural Experimentation Station in 1948. The variety was studied and tested for over ten years and was eventually released to the market in 1966. Mollie’s Delicious apples are a preferred variety for climates with mild winters, specifically recommend for Southern United States locations such as Texas and Southern California, and can be found through local farmer’s markets. The Mollie’s Delicious apples featured in the photograph above were grown by See Canyon Fruit Ranch, which is a family-owned farm located in San Luis Obispo, California.
Specialty Produce
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Mollie's Delicious Apple from " SEE CANYON APPLE ORCHARDS "…..Mollie's Delicious Apple has a thin, firm skin with a yellow-green base, adorned by pink-red striping and blush, and light tan lenticels across the surface. The top of the fruit features a deep stem cavity. Inside, the pale yellow to white flesh is crisp, granular, and juicy, providing a sweet-tart and subtly acidic flavor complemented by its aromatic profile. These apples are medium to large, conical, and make for a refreshing treat.
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1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
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(619) 295-3172 [email protected]
Mollie's Delicious Apple from " SEE CANYON APPLE ORCHARDS "…..Mollie's Delicious apples are versatile for both raw and cooked recipes. Enjoy them fresh as a snack, sliced with cheese and dips, or in fruit bowls and green salads. They can also be baked into pies and muffins, stewed into jams, or turned into applesauce. Pair them with cheeses like brie or cheddar, fruits like blueberries or mango, and seasonings like cinnamon or vanilla. When refrigerated, they stay fresh for 2-4 months, making them long-lasting and delicious.
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1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
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(619) 295-3172 [email protected]
Mollies Delicious Apples from See Canyon Apple Orchards…..Mollie’s Delicious apples are a late summer variety developed at Rutgers University through crosses involving golden delicious, red gravenstein, edgewood, and close apples. They are distinct from red delicious apples, with the “delicious” in their name reflecting their golden delicious heritage. This variety ripens almost a month earlier than other delicious cultivars and is appreciated for its extended storage capabilities and consistent flavor.
Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
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(619) 295-3172 [email protected]
Mollie's Delicious Apples were developed by G.W. Schneider at Rutgers University’s New Jersey Agricultural Experimentation Station in 1948. They were extensively studied for over a decade before being released in 1966. This variety thrives in areas with mild winters, making it ideal for locations like Texas and Southern California. They are often found at local farmer's markets, including those selling See Canyon Fruit Ranch produce from San Luis Obispo, California.
See Canyon Orchards
Mollie’s Delicious apples were first developed at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES), part of Rutgers State University, in 1908. Remarkably, NJAES remains one of the few experiment stations nationwide with an active apple breeding program, continuously introducing new apple varieties. The station also fosters sustainability by educating youth in urban and rural areas about clean and sustainable farming.
See Canyon Apple Orchards
San Luis Obispo, CA
805-459-1829 [email protected]
Mollie's Delicious apples have a crisp, granular texture with pale yellow to white flesh and a sweet-tart flavor. Their skin shows smooth pink-red striping over a yellow-green base, along with tan spots. Averaging 7 to 10 centimeters in diameter, the apples are aromatic and include deep stem cavities. Inside, you'll find a fibrous core containing small, black-brown seeds.
Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
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(619) 295-3172 [email protected]
Mollies Delicious Apples from Windrose Farm…..Mollie’s Delicious apples are versatile and work well in both raw and cooked recipes. Their soft yet crisp texture makes them great for eating fresh, pairing with cheeses, or tossing into salads. They shine in baking, perfect for pies, muffins, and tarts, or making applesauce and jams. They complement flavors like cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar, and pair beautifully with nuts and fruits like pears and blueberries. Stored in the fridge, they can last 2-4 months.
Cirone Farms
Paso Robles, CA
805-459-1829 [email protected]
Mollie’s Delicious apples were developed at Rutgers University through a series of crosses involving golden delicious, red gravenstein, edgewood, and close apple varieties. Despite their name, they are unrelated to red delicious apples. These fruits mature early, about one month before other delicious cultivars, and are named after Mollie Whatley, an apple enthusiast and wife of a former Rutgers student.
See Canyon Orchards
San Luis Obispo,CA
805-459-1829 [email protected]
Mollie’s Delicious apples: Developed by G.W. Schneider at Rutgers University in 1948, this variety underwent over a decade of study before its release in 1966. These apples thrive in climates with mild winters and are ideal for regions like Texas and Southern California. They are often sold at local farmer’s markets and can be found from farms such as See Canyon Fruit Ranch in San Luis Obispo, California, a family-owned establishment.
Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street
View on Instagram
619-295-3172 [email protected]
Mollie’s Delicious apples, developed by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, are medium to large, conical fruits with a smooth, thin, and firm skin. They have a yellow-green base with pink-red striping and blush, along with tan lenticels. Their flesh is pale yellow to white, crisp, and granular, offering a sweet-tart and subtly acidic flavor. These aromatic apples showcase the lasting impact of NJAES's innovative apple breeding efforts.