Substitute for Winesap Apples?

[Rubee]

I'm making one of the Babbo recipes this weekend for an appetizer - Prosciutto San Daniele with black pepper fett'unta and Winesap apple marmellata. I don't think Winesap apples are in season. I've also never had one so have no idea what apples available now are similar. Any suggestions of apples I can use instead? Thanks!

Here's the recipe link:
http://www.washtimes.com/news/2004/ju...

[Potomac Bob]

Stayman, sometimes called Stayman Winesap, is similar. Never seen one in a grocery store, but at apple orchards or farmers' markets.

[Rubee]

Just wanted to say thanks. I ended up having to substitute a few of the ingredients in this recipe - still learning where to find things in the Phoenix area. The recipe turned out great though. I really loved the combination of flavors - bread topped with black pepper oil, some apple marmellata, prosciutto, and baby spinach tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.

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[sonomavailkids]

so I am trying this one and can't find the Mustard Oil, I've already picked up the Granny Smith Apples, any suggestions?

[Rubee]

Check an Indian market, or a store that has a good selection of Indian ingredients. I later found the mustard oil (and black mustard seeds) in the Indian section of a local Asian market.

[Rubee]

Thanks everyone. I'm going to check Whole Foods to see if they have Winesaps; if not, Granny Smith it is! Thanks again.

[petitgateau]

Braeburns are a good substitute as well. Not quite a winesap, but neither is a granny smith.

[jerzzy]

Winesaps are delicious. Actually my absolute favorite type of apple.
The taste is kind of sweet/tart with a bite almost like a fine wine.
Granny Smith might work can't think of any others.

[coll]

Winesaps are the last apple to ripen, right now in October should be when they are available.
They are really juicy, I can't think of anything exactly like them. But hey, an apple's an apple especially if you're cooking it.

[todao]

Winesap apples are tangy - so are granny smiths. How about marinating the granny smith pieces in Chardonnay to give them a bit of that wine infuence?