I'm delighted to find a picture of this rough old apple - as a child during the war, our family were given "Codlin Apples" from a local farm and I remember the distinct shape and pale colour of them - I began to think they were a figment of my imagination. Despite their being described as suitable for cooking, we children definitely used to eat them raw. We lived near Dunstable at that time.

Did you know that "Codlin and Cream" is the old name for Great Willow Herb?

Your message prompted me to look up more about willow herbs and apparently the pith was used as a sweetener by native Americans.

We also have this apple together with several other heritage varieties at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire, also a National Trust garden.