Paula Red
Apple cultivar
Paula Red (or Paulared) is a cultivated variety or cultivar of apple originally from Michigan, United States. Tests run by experts show its parents to be McIntosh and Duchess. Paulareds mature after Duchess and before McIntosh.
Appearance and flavor
Paulared apples are bright red with some yellow and tan spots; the skin often has a dusty sheen. They have a sprightly taste, not too sweet and not too tart, vinous and slightly reminiscent of strawberries. It has a firm white flesh that becomes soft and mealy extremely quickly as its season declines. Paula Red apples are suitable for both eating fresh and cooking, although they become extremely soft when cooked, which suits them to some dishes (applesauce) and not others (pies).
History
The first Paula Red apple tree was discovered in 1960 by grower Lewis Arends near a McIntosh block in his orchard in Sparta Township, Kent County, Michigan. He named the apple after his wife, Pauline. Paulared apples appeared on the market in 1968.
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