The Rome apple is one of the 6 great apples that are amazing for baking. It holds it shape and has a nice mild sweet taste to it.
The Rome apple has its origins in Ohio. Where like most of the varieties of apples, there was a chance seedling.
The skin of a Rome apple is thick, smooth, with a slight glossy look. The base color is yellow which you really do not see because of the extensive red blushing and striping.
The Flesh of the apple is dense, cream to pale white in color, and firm. It has a nice Crisp bite with a mild sweet flavor with hints of floral.