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 state began planting Braeburn in the 1980's 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.
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’s banner for organic tree fruits. This label adorns all packaging and price look-up (PLU) stickers on Stemilt’s organic apples, pears, cherries and stone fruits.
Stemilt began major investments in organic tree fruit production back in 1989. At the time, farming organically on a large-scale was unheard of, since there were so few organic applications available. Despite the challenges, Stemilt founder Tom Mathison knew there was potential for organics in the marketplace and continued preparing Stemilt for future growth.
Because of Tom’s foresight, Stemilt gradually increased its organic presence, and today, is one of the nation’s leading shippers of organic tree fruits. Try Artisan Organics for a unique flavor experience that only natural farming methods can deliver!
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn more about what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn more about what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Stemilt’s World Famous apples are terrific for many reasons. The first is our area’s perfect conditions for producing apples. Central Washington is known for having sunny days, cool nights, plentiful water and nutrient-rich soils – all things that apples need to develop the perfect shape, color and flavor.
Our rich farming heritage means that Stemilt apples are produced by generations of apple experts that understand how to grow different varieties and strains. Finally, endless quality checks by our growers and field staff ensures that every apple meets Stemilt’s strict quality expectations.