Gravenstein (Danish: Gråsten-Æble) is a variety of apple native to Gråsten in South Jutland, Denmark. The variety was discovered in 1669 as a chance seedling.

The Gravenstein apple has a tart flavor. It is picked in July and August and is heavily used as a cooking apple, especially for apple sauce and apple cider. It does not keep well, so it is available only in season. In addition, their short stems and variable ripening times make harvesting and selling difficult. The skin is a delicately waxy yellow-green with crimson spots and reddish lines, but the apple may also occur in a classically red variation. These red apples, commonly known as Red Gravensteins, are considered a sport rather than a true variety. The flesh is juicy, finely grained, and light yellow.

Zone 5-9. A European variety originating in the 1600’s, apples have a sweet-tart flavor and are crisp with a juicy texture. One of the earliest ripening apples, late July into August, it is especially good for cooking, sauce and cider. Apples are green irregularly shaped with broad red stripes. Has short storage life.