Apple is beyond compare (9)

I believe the answer is:

nonpareil

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'apple' is the first definition.
(nonpareil is a variety of apple)

'beyond compare' is the second definition.
(nonpareil means having no equal)

'is' is the link.

(Other definitions for nonpareil that I've seen before include "Peerless" , "Super model" , "Unrivalled; old type size" , "Eminent beyond comparison" , "A variety of apple" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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