Pacific Rose apples

Pacific Rose is a sweet, low-acid apple with a rosy blush and firm, crisp flesh. It is especially popular in Asian markets.

It came from a natural cross of Gala and Splendour made in New Zealand in 1984. It went to New Zealand growers in 1990 and reached North America in 1996, and it is now grown in both New Zealand and Washington State.

Pacific Rose at a glance

Also known as: Sciros
Origin: New Zealand
Introduced: Crossed in 1984, released in 1990
Parents: Gala x Splendour
Skin: Crimson to pink-red blush over yellow-green
Flesh: Cream, firm, fine-grained, crisp
Licensed variety: Yes, licensed brand

What Pacific Rose tastes like

Mild, mostly sweet and low in acid, with light floral and citrus notes. The flesh is fine-grained, firm and crisp.

Sweet
Tart
Crunch
Juicy

Best ways to use Pacific Rose

Pacific Rose is best fresh. Its gentle sweetness works well in salads and on cheese boards.

Fresh eating
Excellent
Salads and cheese boards
Excellent
Baking and pies
Fair
Sauce and apple butter
Fair
Cider and juice
Fair

When Pacific Rose is in season

Harvest

Fall in Washington; spring in New Zealand

In stores

Year-round (New Zealand and Washington supply)

Pacific Rose keeps very well in cold storage and stays crisp in the refrigerator for weeks.

Apples like Pacific Rose

Fuji

Dense, crunchy and very sweet.

Gala

America's most grown apple.

Ambrosia

Honey-sweet with almost no tartness.

Common questions about Pacific Rose

What does Pacific Rose taste like?

Mild, mostly sweet and low in acid, with light floral and citrus notes. The flesh is fine-grained, firm and crisp.

Is Pacific Rose good for baking?

Pacific Rose is best fresh. Its gentle sweetness works well in salads and on cheese boards.

When is Pacific Rose in season?

Pacific Rose is harvested in fall in Washington; spring in New Zealand and is usually in stores year-round (New Zealand and Washington supply).

How should I store Pacific Rose apples?

Pacific Rose keeps very well in cold storage and stays crisp in the refrigerator for weeks.

Is Pacific Rose a licensed apple?

Yes. Pacific Rose is a managed variety, so only licensed growers can produce and sell it.