Braeburn
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: The Braeburn is a chance seedling that was discovered in 1952 in the Williams orchard and named after an area (Braeburn) of the Moutere Hills near Motueka, New Zealand. The parentage of the apple is unclear, but Lady Williams, Cox’s Orange Pippin, and Granny Smith varieties were all growing nearby the tree where the first Braeburn apples were found.
Growers in Washington began planting Braeburn in the 1980s after imported Braeburns from New Zealand consistently found favor with American consumers.
There are several strains of Braeburn in the marketplace that have been cultivated over the years by growers and researchers in their quest to find a Braeburn with more red color. While these strains may be redder, they are all considered the Braeburn variety.
Braeburns are sweet with a hint of tart, and a firmness that stores well. These traits make them a very versatile apple. Braeburns are ideal fresh or baked, and they add a spicy-sweet flavor to cobblers, tarts, cakes and pies.
Characteristics
Appearance:
Reddish tones on a yellow to light-green background
Texture & Firmness:
Firm, fine texture; Very crisp
Internal Character:
Pale cream to golden yellow color
Flavor:
Super-rich flavors with a firm yet juicy flesh
Shape:
Oval with a crown-like top
Size:
Medium to large
Uses:
Excellent for pies; good for salads, sauces, baking, freezing & snacking
Artisan Organics is Stemilt Growers’ banner for organic tree fruits. This label adorns all packaging and price look-up stickers on Stemilt’s organic apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruits.
We began major investments in organic tree fruit production back in 1989. That’s when Stemilt founder Tom Mathison launched his Responsible Choice program, urging growers and company managers to look for ways to conserve natural resources and reduce synthetic materials in all our growing and packing operations.
Since that year, Stemilt has become a national leader in organic tree fruit production and packing:
• Artisan Organics are grown with tree and soil balance in mind.
• Natural tree and soil balance encourages the orchards’ innate defenses, creating tastier fruit that needs no synthetic fertilizers.
• Artisan Organics are farmed 100% organically so there is no residue on the fruit.
• Artisan Organics come from modern orchards that use the latest growing and harvesting techniques.
Stemilt’s Artisan Organics are grown with extreme care. See and taste the difference that our natural farming methods produce.
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn how we grow and pack organic fruit and what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Stemilt’s World Famous apples are terrific for many reasons. The first is the area’s perfect conditions for producing apples. Central Washington has the sunny days, cool nights, plentiful water, and nutrient-rich soils that apples need to be super-flavorful. But that’s not the only reason Stemilt’s apples are great.
Generations of apple-growing expertise and endless quality checks have produced only the best fruit. Tom Mathison, Stemilt’s founder, has made sure that flavor comes first when it comes to Stemilt apples. Today, Stemilt’s field advisors also work hand-in-hand with growers so every apple meets Tom’s strict flavor expectations. Look for Stemilt’s Artisan Organics apples too. They’re naturally-farmed to perfection!