The 'Newton Wonder' apple is a versatile cultivar with characteristics that make it suitable for both culinary and dessert purposes. Here is a breakdown of its features: Description: Fruit Characteristics: Large and bright scarlet, striped with light russet dots. Flesh: Creamy white, tinged green, and coarse-textured. Flavor: Nutty, sweet, and aromatic, with a strong flavor when well-ripened. Cooking Qualities: Cooks to a juicy, mild purée. Eating Qualities: Becomes a fruity eating apple later in the season. Use in Cooking: Excellent for use in salads, stuffing, and mincemeat. Growing Characteristics: Tree Vigor: Vigorous and crops heavily. Cropping Pattern: Typically has a larger crop every other year. Storage: Apples store well for eating from November through to March and sometimes longer. Market Success: Very successful at market, in farm and home orchards. History: Discovery: Found growing in the thatch of the Hardings Arms, at King's Newton, Melbourne, Derbyshire, England. Breeding: Raised by Taylor and introduced by Pearsons of Nottingham in 1887. Recognition: Received the First Class Certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society in the same year (1887). Pollination Group: Group 5: This indicates the apple's pollination group, which helps in selecting suitable pollination partners. Pollination Partners: Annie Elizabeth Apple Ashmead's Kernel Apple Baker's Delicious Apple Braeburn Apple Ellison's Orange Apple Keswick Codlin Apple Lord Derby Apple Scotch Dumpling Apple The 'Newton Wonder' apple has a rich history and a range of culinary uses, making it a valuable addition to orchards and kitchens alike.