The Cameo is highly sought after late season apple. Its crisp, sweet flavor is definitely a fan favorite. It also is slow to brown which is great for lunches and apple salads.
Approximate Ripening Date: October 8th
Flavor: Firm and Crisp with a highly appealing subacidic, aromatic flavor. Some may find the flavor brighter with a hint of lemon, but with pear overtones.
Baking: The Cameo cooks down into a smoother sauce and maintains a sweet with slight tangy flavor.
History: Chance seedling found in Washington in 1980. Possibly a Red Delicious x Golden Delicious cross.
Featured Recipe
Apple Cheddar Bread
Genny Derer, Madison from the Wisconsin Apple Growers Cookbook
1999 Finalist
2-1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs – beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup margarine
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups peeled chopped Wisconsin apples
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add beaten eggs, milk and margarine. Mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into greased and floured 9 x 9 loaf pan. Bake at 350-degrees for 65-70 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool.
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