Topaz apples are a medium to large varietal and have an oblate, compressed shape with curved edges and a flat top and bottom. The apple’s skin is somewhat thin, semi-glossy, and slightly ribbed, with a few tan lenticels scattered across the surface. The skin also has a golden yellow-green base, mostly seen at the top of the fruit around the stem cavity, and is covered in crimson to dark red blush and striping. Underneath the surface, the cream-colored to ivory flesh is dense, aqueous, firm, and coarse, creating a crisp and crunchy consistency. The flesh also encases a small fibrous central core filled with tiny black-brown seeds. Topaz apples release a subtly sweet, floral, and vegetal aroma and will have an initially sharp flavor that mellows over time. Freshly harvested Topaz apples contain a sweet-tart taste with robust spice, acidity, and sugar nuances. As the apples are kept in storage, their clean, tart flavor will soften, becoming sweeter and milder.
