Organic Golden Delicious Apples

The Fuji Apple was “born” in Japan. Only recently have they come to the United States but they are quickly becoming a favorite. Fuji Apples offer the color, juice and firmness of a Red Delicious and the heirloom flavor of a Ralls Janet.

These are excellent for eating fresh or adding to salads, as well as for making pies or sauces.

Melissa’s Fuji Apples are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose firm, smooth yellow-orange apples with a golden blush and avoid bruising. Refrigerate unwashed apples in a perforated plastic bag for up to four months. Apples kept out of refrigeration tend to become mealy.

Braeburn Apples are a cross between a Granny Smith and Lady Hamilton. The fruit has a red vertical streaky exterior, with a yellow-green to creamy yellow flesh. They have a very crisp texture but deliver a juicy sweet and tangy flavor. Apples have many health benefits, providing a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C with no saturated fat, cholesterol, or sodium.

Now they are even better because “Melissa’s Certified Organic Produce is free of artificial or synthetic fertilizers and full of unforgettable, great tasting flavor. Our farmers use traditional earth-friendly farming methods inspected by a nationally recognized agency to verify organic authenticity. Melissa’s Organic Produce, a choice made closer to nature.”

The flesh of this small apple is sweet-tart and can be eaten raw though it is normally cooked to bring out the best flavor. They can be used in stuffings or chutneys and work well paired with pork, ham, chicken or lamb.

One of America’s oldest known varieties, the Lady Apple can range in color from green to brilliant red to yellow, with some red blushing. The flesh of this small apple is sweet-tart and can be eaten raw though it is normally cooked to bring out the best flavor. They can be used in stuffings or chutneys and work well paired with pork, ham, chicken or lamb. Lady Apples are also used for garnishing plates and can be spotted in wreaths during the holidays.