The King of the Pippins is low in acidity and tastes sweet, and for a long time this cultivar was considered one of the best apples in the world.
The ‘Anhalter’ apple variety is classified as a cider apple. It has a high tannin content and is therefore particularly suitable for the production of cider and apple juice.
Zwetschgen are eaten fresh, processed into zwetschgendatschi tart, schmootsch and as dried fruits.
This crab apple can be used in a similar way to most mealy and low acid apples, but above all it can be eaten fresh from the tree.