Cranberry

 

 

• History
  Bred by R.L. Wodarz, most likely a cross between cv. 'Dolgo' and 'Redflesh'. The name 'Cranberry' is fitting as it has a similar sweet and tart flavor reminiscent of cranberry fruit.
• Production and Cider Traits

  Fruit Yield (tons/acre)	20.8 ± 1.9
  Juice Yield (gallons/acre)	3,635
  Fruit Diameter (cm)	4.2 ± 0.30
  Fruit Mass (g)	51 ± 9.0
  Antioxidant Content (mg/mL)	0.63
  Attractable Acidity (g/L)	0.112
  Disease Resistance	Moderate Resistant
  Vigor	Moderate Vigor (evaluated on Nic® 29 rootstock)

   

  Flavor/aroma - cranberry, strawberry, brambleberries, fruity, acidic, medium mouthfeel, and tannic finish. 

• Example Photos

   

   

  2016 harvest 'Cranberry' apples note the small size of the fruit.

  

  2016 batch of 'Cranberry' cider in a 1:4 ratio of red-juice with culinary/dessert apples. 

• Awards

  

  Gold (New World Heritage - Dry)

  2016 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition

  1:4 blend of Cranberry with Red Delicious, Empire, and Idared.