FoodFood InformationFruitDeciduousApples
This large, round, red-skinned variety is our top-selling baking apple.Despite its nice size and firm texture, it lacks flavor when eaten out ofhand. However, the addition of sugar and spices sparks up the bland flavorwhen the Rome is baked whole in the oven. One reason the Rome is so popularfor this use is that it holds its shape when baked. The trick to havingperfectly baked Romes is to allow them at least an additional ten minutesin the oven after you believe they are done. The Rome can take a lot ofheat.
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