Roxbury Russet Apple

We got a couple of Roxbury Russets.

Roxbury Russet, along with Rhode Island Greening, one of the two oldest named varieties native to the United States.  Also called, among other things, "Leather Coat," it sports an ugly skin, which contributes to its lack of eye appeal.  It has a high sugar content, and ferments to about 6% alcohol, which makes it a dandy cider apple.

The skin on this example is rough, and in this case lumpy.  Very crisp, juicy.