King of Tompkins County is a late season apple believed to have been selected from New Jersey. It is said to be a large apple best for cooking and juicing. It tends to be acidic at first, however, it is sweetens for eating if allowed to ripen further in storage.

Works cited:

Pippin, O. (2011, January 17). Apple - King of Tompkins County - tasting notes, identification, reviews. Orangepippin.com. https://www.orangepippin.com/varieties/apples/king-of-tompkins-county

Pippin, O. (2025, July 13). King of Tompkins County apple tree for sale. Orange Pippin Fruit Trees; Orange Pippin Trees. https://www.orangepippintrees.com/trees/apple-trees/king-of-tompkins-county#full-description

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