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Swiss Gourmet (aka Arlet), a cross of Golden Delicious and Idared, was released by the Switzerland Research Station in the early 1980s. It is a very popular variety in Europe, and is rapidly gaining fans in the west as well. A medium sized red apple, Swiss Gourmet has a creamy, juicy texture and a nice crisp crunch, with fine-grained flesh that melts in the mouth.  It is sweet but with enough tartness to keep the flavor pleasantly complex. 

Swiss Gourmet apples are great for eating fresh, and also hold their shape wonderfully when baked, making them a good choice for baked apples or pie.  It is harvested in September in the Northwest, and with refrigeration can be stored until December.