I found an interesting claim in a nursery catalog that just arrived. It stated that Wolf River apples can reach desert quality if grown in sandy soil. Is this true? Pies? Cider? Since I've never eaten one I have no idea how bad or good they can be. Basically, I've read they're best used as horse food. Nevertheless, I find it intriquing to think that the final fruit product can be altered by the soil elements . . . but is there any way to know for sure - what will add to tartness, to sweetness, to crispness, etc.?
Hello There, I Can't Imagine The Wolf River Being Used For Horse Feed. On My Husband's Farm In New Brunswick There Is A Very Old Wolf River Apple Tree That Still Produces Large, Delicious Apples. It Is Very Tall And Has Not Had Any Care As It Should Have, So We Manage To Snag Only A Few To Eat Each Fall. In Fact The Farm Has Been In The Family Since 1786 And There Are Many Old Apple Trees On The Place With Some Of The Most Delicious Apples I Have Eaten In My Life.
We planted a Wolf River apple tree more than 20 years ago and only wish that we had planted 2 of them. The apples are the best that we have ever tasted in an apple pie! They are good looking and large. It is a lot easier baking a pie when you only have to peel 3 or 4 apples per pie! People who get to taste one of the pies think that I have a special recipe but it is strictly the scrumptious apples. they are best for baking in any form.
We have had a Wolf River apple tree for 30 years and it is still producing very good, and with the apples so large it doesn't take many to make a bushel. I have had many different apples and this is the best to me. It doesn't take much sugar in what ever you use it in. Makes wonderful apple sauce,apple butter, pies, cakes, dumplings and fried. I can't imagine anyone feeding to the horses. They bruise easy and the birds , butterflies,and bees love them too. So you have to keep watch on them and pick soon as you can.
