Dufflin (apple)

Dufflin is old variety of cider apple from the County of Cornwall. It was included in orchard trials by Long Ashton Research Station in 1957.[1]

Origins

In the 19th century they were known to be growing in the area around Kea near Truro.[2]

Characteristics

This varity has a very high sugar content, adding sweetness to the bittersharp flavour. Due to these equalities, it has been prized for making and blending cider.[3] The trees are vigorous croppers and is also resistant to apple scab. [4] It has a heavy, russeted skin and soft flesh. [5]

In literature

Dufflin cider mentioned in a story by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, in his book "Ia, and other tales" which was published by Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig in 1896 [6] In the story the main character: Ia Rosemundy, spills Dufflin cider on Rev Paul Heathcote, a visiting preacher.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Long Ashton Cider Apple Key, written by R.R. Williams and R.D. Child
  2. ↑ "The Apple Tree" an article by Thomas Cragoe FRGS, Journal of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, (Volume 9, Part 1) By Royal Institution of Cornwall pages 67-79
  3. ↑ Heligan: Fruit, Flowers and Herbs By Philip McMillan Browse
  4. ↑ "Item ~ Devon Apples ~ Informative Apple and Fruit Resource". Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Nook's Yard Cider Apple Identification". Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  6. ↑ .https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=RLs_AQAAIAAJ&dq=dufflin+cider+Quiller-Couch&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=cider+
  7. ↑ http://gredos.usal.es/jspui/bitstream/10366/113190/2/SC_ArthurQuillerCouch_Ia_1896.pdf

Further reading

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