Zagora Pelion apple Μήλα Ζαγοράς Πηλίου
Renowned mountain apples from Pelion, celebrated across Greece for their deep colour, crisp texture, and perfume.
- Type
- fruit and veg
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- apple varieties
- Where
- Thessaly
- Season
- autumn
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Notably aromatic, sweet, and firm with a satisfying crunch. The taste combines deep apple sugars with a mild, clean acidity.
crunchy
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Look for deep red, taut skin without bruising or soft spots.
Check for the PDO stamp and the historic Zagorin cooperative branding.
The rules in short
Grown on the terraced slopes of Mount Pelion around Zagora, primarily of the Starking Delicious and related varieties.
Serving ideas
- Eaten fresh at the table
- Poached in red wine and cloves
- Grated into breakfast yoghurt
Substitutes
Red Delicious apple, Gala apple.
Check the register. Designations are listed from our own working list and have not yet been checked against the EU register. Check eAmbrosia before relying on a name.