| Malus domestica 'Beacon' | |
| Cultivar: | 'Beacon' |
| Origin: |  Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota, 1936 |
Beacon is a cold-hardy cultivar of apple developed by University of Minnesota in 1936. It is a cross between 'Wealthy' and 'Malinda' apples. This apple is medium in size with full, deep red stripes. Its flesh is pulpy and fairly soft, with a mildy sweet flavor. This apple is good for cooking and eating (when fresh).