Malus domestica · rose family · the fruit, a pome: the flower base grown around the core
At its best in Sydney from mid March to late June. Right now it’s winding down.
Firm, no soft spots, fragrant at the stem.
Fridge crisper, weeks — the coldest part keeps them crisp.

at its best now

at its best now

winding down

winding down

just arriving

at its best now