Braeburn of sweet and tart flavour. They are available October through April in the northern hemisphere and are medium to large in size. They are a popular fruit for growers because of their ability to store well when chilled. Braeburn apples are useful in cooking in that they hold their shape and do not release a great deal of liquid making them ideal for tarts. According to the US Apple Association website it is one of the fifteen most popular apple cultivars in the United States. Apples can be preserved by short, medium or long-term storage. Braeburn can turn brown inside
Braeburn, Houston is zoned to Milne Elementary School. Braeburn Glen, Larkwood, and portions of Braeburn Valley and Robindell are zoned to Sharpstown Middle School, Braeburn Terrace and a portion of Robindell are zoned to Fondren Middle School, and portions of Braeburn Valley are zoned to Welch Middle School. Braeburn Glen, Larkwood, Braeburn Valley, and Robindell are zoned to Sharpstown High School. Bellaire High School is nearby, and Houston Baptist University is to the immediate north of Braeburn. Robindell Private School, a kindergarten through third grade private school, is in the area. The "Bellaire Texan", which served the Braeburn area community in the