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The Great Apple Challenge of '08 - Day 2

Today the apple that emerged in my hand when I reached into the fruit drawer was a Cameo. Actually it's what we believe to be a Cameo as there was no little sticker on the piece of fruit. I do recall picking up a Cameo that looked similar, so that's what we're going with.*

As for the apple, it's decent. It's very crunchy and juicy, but lacks in flavor. It's a little more on the tart side, not very sweet at all. I like the sound and feel when I bite into it, but in all honesty that's about all I like about this apple. For me, I don't think the Cameo has enough to replace the Honeycrisp in my "apple a day.." scenario. It is slightly better though than my orange today that tasted like a chewable vitamin C tablet (that's what I get for buying some fancy schmancy orange with a weird name instead of a staple like satsuma or navel). Back to the Cameo, I could see it being a decent applesauce apple, or one used in cooking/baking. I don't think I'd enjoy it much in a pie, but maybe some kind of apple topping?

Shawn hasn't tried the apple yet, but I will be sure to update with his opinion.

ETA Shawn's Opinion:

The Cameo apple... has no flavor but does have awesome crunch!
Very juicy.


*Obviously this little "challenge" is severely lacking in 'control' but this isn't some professional scientific study or anything.

posted by Erin - Tuesday, January 29, 2008