Dufflin (apple)
| 'Dufflin' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Malus domestica |
| Origin |  Cornwall, late 1800s. |
Dufflin is an old variety of cider apple from the County of Cornwall, England. 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 variety has a 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 the Cornish writer, 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
- ^ Long Ashton Cider Apple Key, written by R. R. Williams and R. D. Child
- ^ "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 [1]
- ^ Philip McMillan Browse (2005). Heligan: Fruit, Flowers and Herbs. ISBN 9780906720400. Retrieved 2016-05-12.
- ^ "Item ~ Devon Apples ~ Informative Apple and Fruit Resource". Devon-apples.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-05-12.
- ^ "Nook's Yard Cider Apple Identification". Nooksyard.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ^ Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch (1896). "IA: and other tales". Retrieved 2016-05-12.
- ^ "The Salamanca Corpus: Ia (1896)" (PDF). Gredos.usal.es. Retrieved 2016-05-12.
Further reading
- Virginia Spiers Burcombes, Queenies and Colloggetts: the Making of a Cornish Orchard. West Brendon, 1996 ISBN 0952764105, ISBN 9780952764106
- Antony Gibson In Search of Cider: Cider and Cider Makers in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Paperback – 8 Apr 2010
