The cross of Jonathon and Golden Delicious was released in 1968 and since then has become extremely popular across Europe.
With its aroma of Golden Delicious and the sprightliness of Jonathon, Jonagold is an excellent sweet-tart dessert apple. The texture of the creamy yellow flesh is noticeably crisp and juicy. In a poll of nineteen apple experts in nine countries, Jonagold scored as the overall favorite. The fruit makes fair sauce and a good pie. If picked on time, Jonagolds store fairly well.
Apple descriptions taken from Apples by Roger Yepsen (c.1994 , W.W. Norton & Company)
