{"product_id":"apples-macoun-local-hollis-nh-by-the-pound","title":"Apples - Macoun ( Local Hollis, NH ) by the pound","description":"The Macoun is a medium-sized apple with a sweet, aromatic, and juicy flavor, a tender crispness, and a distinctive dark red and green skin. Developed from a McIntosh cross, it is highly prized in the Northeast for its excellent eating qualities and subtle berry-like undertones. While fantastic for fresh eating, salads, and with wine and cheese, its short shelf life makes it less ideal for long-term storage or heavy baking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Texture\u003cbr\u003eFlavor: Sweet, aromatic, and juicy with subtle hints of berry and a gentle tartness. \u003cbr\u003eTexture: Tender, juicy, and crisp white flesh that bruises easily. \u003cbr\u003eCategory: A classic dessert apple, loved for its aromatic qualities and well-balanced taste.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAppearance\u003cbr\u003eSkin: A combination of green and dark red, purplish, or crimson blushes and stripes. \u003cbr\u003eFlesh: White, firm, juicy, and fine-grained, with a green tinge. \u003cbr\u003eShape: A medium to large, round or conical shape, sometimes with ribbed or angular features.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUses\u003cbr\u003eFresh Eating: Considered one of the best fresh-eating apples for savoring its aromatic perfume and crunch. \u003cbr\u003eSnacks \u0026amp; Pairings: Excellent when paired with wine and cheese. \u003cbr\u003eSalads: Holds its shape well in salads. \u003cbr\u003eSauces: Can be used for quick applesauce, though some sources suggest it is delicate for extensive cooking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSeason \u0026amp; Storage\u003cbr\u003eSeason: A late-season variety, typically harvested in late September and October. \u003cbr\u003eStorage: Has a relatively short shelf life and should be refrigerated at 32-34°F, ideally kept separate from strong-aroma produce to prevent flavor absorption.","brand":"Sunny Valley Farms Market \u0026 Gift Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52611853877429,"sku":"192094SVF","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/1551\/4549\/files\/937e9fd7-f2d7-48c6-8d6d-85bcb305f174.jpg?v=1780655848","url":"https:\/\/sunnyvalleymarket.com\/products\/apples-macoun-local-hollis-nh-by-the-pound","provider":"Sunny Valley Farms Market \u0026 Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}