These large, dimpled apples have a unique appearance with their thick stems. It originates back from the late 1700s and is named for John Starr whose New Jersey property it popped up on as a seedling. It became popular for its large size in the mid-1800s. As an early apple it was sometimes picked before peak ripeness and used for baking. It is tart and juicy.

Categories: baking/saucing apple, dessert apple

Tags: Harvest period early