The Baldwin apple tree in my yard is teeming with blossoms this week. This classic heirloom apple was discovered around 1740 in Massachusetts. It became the most popular and commercially successful variety in New England right up until 1934, when a deep freeze killed millions of the trees, nearly wiping out the variety.
Baldwin blossoms are part of the rose family, and the petals are edible. They are noted for being highly fragrant and sweeter tasting than modern apple varieties. They can be used as a garnish for salads or desserts, in herbal teas, infused in liqueur or even made into apple bossom jelly.
Holden, MA
I had a Baldwin and think they are delicious and probably the best storage apple ever. Sadly, mine succumbed to disease.
Ah, sorry about that. Do you have other fruit trees?
Used to, but fire blight spread through them all and they had to be cut. Now I depend on local orchards.
Beautiful
Gorgeous. 😊
Lovely blossoms Julie, a nice gift of spring. We are still awaiting our blossom time up here. Happy Sunday. Allan
And a happy week to you, Allan!
Apple blossoms are breathtaking 🙂
I always look forward to apple blossom time!
I can’t seem to get enough of blossoms opening in spring. Watching and waiting. Thanks for the beauty of the post!
You are so welcome!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! oxox