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Stayman

A tart, wine-like baking apple.

Stayman apple

Stayman apples

Stayman is a tart, wine-like apple popular in Pennsylvania and Virginia. It is a long-time favorite for pies and cider.

Dr. Joseph Stayman grew it from a Winesap seed in Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1866. It is often sold as Stayman Winesap.

Stayman at a glance

Also known as
Stayman Winesap
Origin
Leavenworth, Kansas
Introduced
Discovered in 1866
Parents
Seedling of Winesap
Skin
Red over green
Flesh
Cream, firm, juicy
Licensed variety
No

What Stayman tastes like

Tart and wine-like with juicy, firm flesh.

  • Sweet

  • Tart

  • Crunch

  • Juicy

Best ways to use Stayman

Stayman is excellent in pies, sauces, and cider.

  • Fresh eating

    Good

  • Salads and cheese boards

    Good

  • Baking and pies

    Excellent

  • Sauce and apple butter

    Excellent

  • Cider and juice

    Excellent

When Stayman is in season

Harvest

October

In stores

Fall through winter

Stayman keeps well in cold storage.

Apples like Stayman

Winesap apple

Winesap

A spicy, wine-like heirloom.
Jonathan apple

Jonathan

The tart heirloom pie apple.
Northern Spy apple

Northern Spy

An heirloom pie apple.

Common questions about Stayman

What does Stayman taste like?

Tart and wine-like with juicy, firm flesh.

Is Stayman good for baking?

Stayman is excellent in pies, sauces, and cider.

When is Stayman in season?

Stayman is harvested in October and is usually in stores fall through winter.

How should I store Stayman apples?

Stayman keeps well in cold storage.

Is Stayman a licensed apple?

No. Stayman is an open variety, so any grower can plant it.