Graventein: The Gravenstein is considered one of the best all-around apples for baking, cooking, and eating. It has a sweet, tart flavor and juicy, crisp texture. The Gravenstein is native to Denmark, discovered in 1699. It traveled to America with Russian fur traders, who planted orchards at Fort Ross, CA in the early 1800's.

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