Empire

With the popular Red Delicious and McIntosh for parents, Empire was destined to be a hit when it was developed at Cornell University in the ‘40s. It's a sweet-tart combination that's very versatile.

Profile

Wonderful blend of sweet and tart
Juicy
Very crisp, creamy white flesh

Best Uses

Excellent for eating and salads
Good for sauces, baking, pies and freezing

Special Hint

Small Empires are great for school lunches. Kids enjoy the sweet-tart taste and super crunchy texture.

Availability

September through August