Apple | EmpireA great apple for late summer production, especially for fresh eating, Empire has McIntosh in its family tree. Like its parent it has pure white flesh which is both juicy and richly flavourful. The Empire apple is a softer apple but it retains some texture, and when picked on time will not be mealy. The fruit polishes up to a lovely sheen and the fruit typically has a base of green overlaid with a rich burgundy red tone. Empire Apples are best eaten