RED CAMEO
Red Cameo is a striking, improved red strain of the Cameo apple, known for its crisp, firm texture and juicy, well-balanced sweet-tart flavor. The flavor has a refreshing combination of sweetness and acidity, with subtle hints of honey and citrus, making it especially delicious for fresh eating and snacking.
Red Cameo is also an excellent all-purpose apple that works well in salads, pies, crisps, applesauce, and other baked or cooked dishes because its dense flesh holds its shape well when heated. Its flesh is also slow to brown after being cut, making it particularly useful for fresh-cut apples, fruit trays, and salads.
Red Cameo generally ripens in late September through October, depending on the growing region, and is considered a late-season apple with a long harvest window.
One of its most special qualities is its deep red coloring—Red Cameo was selected from the original Cameo specifically for its significantly improved red color without sacrificing the variety's flavor.
The original Cameo was discovered as a chance seedling in a Washington State orchard in 1987, near Red Delicious and Golden Delicious trees, and is believed to have ancestry from those varieties. Red Cameo also has excellent storage ability, making it a great apple to enjoy well beyond the fall harvest.