The Braeburn's a cultivar of apple that's firm to the touch with a red/orange vertical streaky appearance on a yellow/green background. Its color intensity varies with different varieties. It's believed to have been discovered as a chance seedling in New Zealand nearly fifty years ago. It's thought to be a cross between Granny Smith and Lady Hamilton. The apple itself's named after Braeburn Orchard where it was first commercially grown. Braeburn apples have a unique combination of sweet and tar… (More on Braeburn)