Apple type (6)
I believe the answer is:
russet
'apple type' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for russet that I've seen before include "Brown with a reddish tinge" , "Red/brown; a fabric; an apple" , "Apple - colour" , "Reddish brown; apple" , "Autumnal reddish-brown colour" .)