Pewaukee

Medium to large fruit are round with a green-yellow skin that has light- and dark-red markings and a gray bloom. The flesh is veined with yellow, crisp, coarse, and tender, with a brisk, aromatic flavor great for baking. Trees are upright spreading. Late season. This apple is a cross between ‘Northern Spy’ and ‘Duchess of Oldenburg,’ both of which are esteemed cooking varieties. It was bred by George P. Peffer of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, in 1842. Peffer was a well-known apple breeder of his day, serving in positions for the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society and receiving numerous awards for his efforts in fruit breeding.