Yes, "strawberry apples" are real, and often refer to a specific variety of apple called the Strawberry Pippin.
Strawberry Pippin apples, botanically known as Malus domestica, are an old dessert apple variety originating from England. They are known for their attractive red or pink coloring.
Here's what you should know about Strawberry Pippin apples:
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Appearance: They have a distinctive red or pink blush over a yellow background, giving them a "strawberry-like" appearance.
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Taste: While the name suggests a strawberry flavor, they generally have a sweet, aromatic taste typical of apples. The flavor is not strongly reminiscent of strawberries.
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Tree: The Strawberry Pippin apple tree is upright and relatively vigorous, and demonstrates good disease resistance.
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Parentage: The parentage of the Strawberry Pippin apple remains unknown.
So, while "strawberry apple" isn't a universally recognized term encompassing all apples that might taste like strawberries, the Strawberry Pippin apple is a real, named variety.
