Fruit
Idared
B tier
Idared is an Idaho-bred Jonathan and Wagener cross—bright red, high acid, firm flesh that stores remarkably well and cooks without vanishing into thin sauce. Fresh bite is tart-refreshing; processors like its structure for slices and canning lines. Eastern Europe also grew it widely for versatile dual-purpose kitchen use. Bake, sauce, and fresh-eat if you enjoy acidity over pure sugar. Long storage can keep Idared available when other tarts fade from shelves. Pair with sweeter fruit in mixed pies for balance, colour, and backbone.
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History
University of Idaho bred Idared from Jonathan and Wagener.
Idared was introduced as a long-storing red apple.
European plantings expanded Idared for fresh and processing dual use.
Idared remained a storage and processing favourite in several temperate districts.