Our apple varieties

In sunny Vårdö, in the heart of the Åland archipelago, we grow apples shaped by our unique microclimate. The cool nights, abundant sunshine, and the proximity of the sea give the fruit its fresh sweetness, crisp texture, and beautiful shades of color – a taste of the place we call home.

Santana ripens in late September or early October. The variety develops a red or dark red blush. Immediately after harvest, the ground color may be slightly greenish, but it turns yellow as the fruit ripens.

The flesh is firm and crisp. Early in the season, the variety is more tart, but the flavor becomes sweeter as it ripens. Despite this, it retains a fresh, aromatic flavor, and the flesh remains firm.

The fruits should ideally be stored in the refrigerator at +2–4°C, although the flavor is more pronounced if the apple has been kept at room temperature for a few hours.

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Crimson Crisp is our newest apple variety. The word “Crisp” refers to the fruit’s crunchy interior, which is immediately noticeable with the very first bite!

Crimson Crisp ripens in mid-October. The variety is red with a yellow background color. The flesh can range from light yellow to yellow.

Freshly picked from the tree, Crimson can taste slightly tart, but thanks to its high sugar content (approx. 15%), the acidity balances out after some time in storage. The flavor of Crimson Crisp is somewhat reminiscent of a mix between melon and orange.

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Elise is a tasty and aromatic apple that ripens in mid-October.

The variety has high sweetness and low acidity, along with firm and crisp flesh. The skin is thin and pleasant to chew.

The fruit turns red with a green background color, which changes from green to yellow during storage. A fine characteristic of Elise is that its flavor actually improves during storage (in contrast to many other varieties).

In addition to being eaten fresh, Elise is also suitable for cooking. Domestic apples soften quickly at room temperature, so at home the fruit is best stored at refrigerator temperature (+2–4 degrees).

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