Organic Lady Apples

These apples are a tasty heirloom variety that was first grown in Arkansas by an early settler in the 1840’s. They originated from a Winesap seedling. The apple is prized for having a pleasantly tart flavor, crisp texture and long-term storage characteristics. In fact, they are harvested when dark red, the fruit’s skin turns almost black when stored for any length of time.

Organic apples are grown with no chemical pesticides or fungicides and they are third party certified as being organically grown in accordance with the guidelines mandated by the USDA’s Organic Foods Production Act of 2002. Product of California.

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.”

Now these wonderfully delicious apples are available organic. Melissa’s Organic Gala Apples have a mild, sweet flavor that is one of the most popular apples according to the U.S. Apple Association. Gala apples have a thinner skin and are fairly resistant to bruising which makes them a perfect snack out of hand or utilized as a tasty apple for baking.