The Virginia Pippin Apple (Apple month)
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Unforbidden Fruit: The Virginia Pippin Apple
"In every orchard, in the kiss of autumn, resides a fruit that whispers the tale of nature's bounty — The Pippin Apple, a fragrant memoir suspended from the bending boughs of Virginian trees."
A Bite of Autumnal Bliss
The Virginia Pippin apple is akin to caressing the very essence of autumn with one’s palate. The initial crisp, audacious snap yields to an effervescent cascade of both tart and sweet, dancing harmoniously, vividly awakening the senses. Gaze upon its subtle, golden-hued skin, dappled with an ephemeral blush, and your fingertips will gently grasp its supple, unassuming form. Beneath its tender exterior, a jubilee of honeyed wine notes, intertwining with citrus and subtle, earthy undertones, orchestrating an ephemeral experience that gently fades, leaving behind a mellow, delicate sweetness upon the tongue.
Rooted in Rich Virginian Soil
Legend has it the very first Pippin sprouted whimsically from a seed, carried by the gentle breezes and tenderly cradled by the Virginian earth. This delightful happenstance occurred in the orchard of an early American colonist, who, in the late 17th century, discovered the apple serendipitously and, enchanted by its unique and spirited flavor, began its cultivation. As the whispers of the Pippin’s crisp and effervescent charm sailed across the Atlantic, they found favor of Queen Victoria, who declared it her favorite apple. Back on Virginian soil, the orchards flourished through generations, tenderly cradling the apples, as they evolved into a symbol of both the state’s and the nation's lush, abundant agricultural tapestry.
Recipe Ideas
They’re apples - so you know the drill. Virginia Pippins are great in apple pies (try cinnamon). Imagine a warm, comforting Virginia Pippin apple pie, where the layers of thinly sliced apples are generously caressed by cinnamon and nutmeg, enveloped in a flaky, buttery crust that crumbles delightfully with each bite, exemplifying a classic, heartwarming embrace of traditional American baking. Or, envision a succulent, slow-roasted pork loin, lovingly basted with a Pippin apple cider glaze, where the rich, savory meat is perfectly counterbalanced by the spirited, zesty apple essence, creating a sumptuous entwinement of autumnal flavors.
Where to find
During the fall Virginia Pippens shouldn’t be too hard to find. Here’s a website that ships them even beyond the season:
What a great way to kick off apple month! Stay tuned, we’ve got three more weeks of apples. Next week we head to apple-lachia!
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