The apple from apple tree ‘Sweet Sixteen’ (Malus domestica) is highly rustic, with an unparalleled sugar content and a unique aroma. The apples are relatively large, striped with gold and red, with firm, crunchy flesh, almost as if filled with crystallized sugar, perfectly balanced with acidity. To top it off, there’s a hint of anise and a touch of vanilla-hazelnut. Since the 1970s, it has proven resistant to bacterial fire blight and scab.