First discovered around the early 19th Century in Oxfordshire where it acquired its name of Blenheim. Extensively planted and thriving in many West Country orchards and gardens. Described by Hogg in the Fruit Manual, 1884 as ‘A very valuable and esteemed apple either for dessert or culinary purposes, but, strictly speaking, more suitable for the latter.

Occurring frequently in old orchards in the West

General description

Large, rounded and rather flattened with a broad base. Yellow with a tinge of dull red on the sunny side. Its large open eye and stout, stubby stalk are distinctive.

Season

Ready from November but will keep to February

Typical Juice

The flesh is crisp, juicy, sweet and pleasantly acidic.

Cider