Beacon is a cold-hardy cultivar of apple developed by University of Minnesota in 1936. It is a cross between 'Wealthy' and 'Malinda' apples. This apple is medium in size with full, deep red stripes. Its flesh is pulpy and fairly soft, with a mildy sweet flavor. This apple is good for cooking and eating (when fresh).
See also
- 'Haralson' - a cultivar that is assumed to be of the same parentage
External links
- Beacon at Orange Pippin website
- Minnesota Harvest
- Apple Journal
