Here a few photos from our small Empire Apple Orchard … we have 2 dwarf trees that produce thousands of apples each year.
They are all natural… no pesticides or chemicals so they have a few spots.
Empire Apples are my favourite. Sweet-tart, Crisp, and crunchy.
Yum.
Empire apples, botanically classified as Malus domestica, are a mid-season variety belonging to the Rosaceae family. Empire apples are a cross between two well-known varieties, red delicious and mcintosh apples, and grow on trees that range between 3 to 4 meters in height. After their release to commercial markets, Empire apples were highly favored for their sweet-tart flavor and crisp, dense flesh. The apples resist bruising and can be exported without damage, and they fill a gap in the harvest season between their parent varieties.
Nutritional Value
Empire apples are an excellent source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and boost collagen production in the skin. The apples also provide fiber to regulate the digestive tract, potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, vitamins including vitamins A, E, and K, and other nutrients such as magnesium, boron, copper, iron, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus.
Source: https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Empire_Apples_2563.php
Photos taken with my iPhone XR. Northeastern Ontario.