russeting
/ˈrʌsɪtɪŋ/
noun
- A type of apple with a rough, brownish skin.
- She bit into a crisp russeting and smiled at its sweet, nutty flavor.
- The farmer picked a basket of russeting apples from the old tree.
- Many people prefer russeting for baking because it holds its shape well.
- The process of developing a rough, brownish skin on fruit, especially apples.
- Too much rain can lead to excessive russeting on the apple crop.
- The russeting on the pears was caused by a sudden change in weather.
- Growers monitor russeting carefully to ensure the fruit remains marketable.