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Braeburn
Braeburn
Developed in New Zealand and grown to perfection in England. Visually exciting, juicy and delivering a great balance of zing and sweetness.
Season: December to May
Location: East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West South and East Anglia
Cameo
Cameo
A crunchy and juicy treat discovered in America, now grown in England. Hints of honey and citrus let you know you're eating something special.
Season: October to May
Location: South East
Cox
Cox
England's most famous apple and rightly so, with a great balance of sugars and bite, as well as a delicious honeyed aroma.
Season: September to April
Location: North West (southern part of), North East, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, South and East Anglia
Delbarestivale
Delbarestivale
Are only grown commercially in English with limited quantities, so maybe hard to get your hands on one. The variety has outstanding taste combining a sweet flavour with slight tartness and a hint of aniseed. The apple has a good aroma whilst texture is firm and juicy.
Season: August to September
Location: South East and Herefordshire
Discovery
Discovery
A beautiful, red skinned apple, hailing from Essex. Its distinctive flavour combines with a crisp bite and good levels of juice.
Season: August to early September
Location: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcester.
Egremont Russet
Egremont Russet
You know it when you see it, a very distinctive apple with light brown, russet skin and small cream freckles. Has a sweet and nutty taste.
Season: September to February
Location: North West (southern part of), North East, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, South and East Anglia
Jazz <sup>TM</sup>
Jazz TM
Vibrant colours and providing a fantastic rush of sweet-tart and pear drop tastes. Very juicy, with a strong crunch.
Season: November to April
Location: South East, East Midlands, West Midlands
KANZI<sup>®</sup>
KANZI®
Means 'hidden treasure' in Swahili. Shiny orange-red skin over a golden background, Kanzi® packs outstanding crunch with delicately balanced flavours.
Season: November to April
Location: South East
Royal Gala
Royal Gala
Britain's favourite apple with stripy red skin, a crisp bite and delivering a wonderfully sweet flavour.
Season: September to May
Location: South East, South, South West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East Anglia
RUBENS<sup>®</sup>
RUBENS®
A simply delicious variety, sweet with a hint of melon, with all the aroma of the orchard bursting out. Classic styling, red over green, makes this a dream apple.
Season: October to March
Location: South East
Worcester Pearmain<sup>®</sup>
Worcester Pearmain®
Named for its home town, the Worcester was introduced in 1874. The variety has a sweet taste and a unique strawberry-like flavour with a strong aromatic aroma.
Season: August to September
Location: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcester.
Zari
Zari
Created in Belgium, the first English crop was introduced in 2009. Bright red stripes over a green background, with a firm, crunchy texture and outstanding flavour.
Season: September to January
Location: South East
Conference
Conference
Britain’s favourite pear, Conference are more widely grown than any other variety. Opinion is divided as to whether they’re better firm or fully ripe but whatever your preference, Conference pears have great sweetness, a gentle flavour and can be enjoyed fresh or cooked.
Season: September to May
Location: South East, West and East Midlands
Williams
Williams
Famous for the production of Poire William liqueur, this popular British pear has a strong and delicious flavour. The first to be harvested, Williams have a distinctive fragrance when ripe and can taste sweet and intense, like a pear drop.
Season: Mid-August to October
Location: South East, West and East Midlands
Comice
Comice
The ultimate cook’s pear, Comice poach like a dream. They have a rich taste enhanced by aromatic flavours and spices and are very juicy when ripe
Season: October to February
Location: South East, West and East Midlands
Concorde
Concorde
A buttery smooth texture, very juicy and with a flavour reminiscent of ripe melon. One of the best pears to eat with blue cheese.
Season: October to February
Location: South East, West and East Midlands

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    • The British Season – Apples
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