Pick of the Week - Gala Apples
This week we have beautiful new season Gala apples in-store. Any other apple comes from last year’s harvest and is therefore have been kept for 8 months in refrigeration. They are still OK to eat, but won’t have that crisp fresh flavour of a new season apple. Our fruit at this time is grown in Bilpin in the Blue Mountains, about 50 kms as the crow flies from most of our stores. By the end of the week, there may be some Victorian fruit mixed with in with our Bilpin offering. It’s on our shelves within a couple of days of picking.
These new season Galas’ are surprisingly inexpensive and just ideal for the school lunch box. Crunchy, sweet, healthy and attractively priced as well – a great option this week.
HOW TO PICK
Choose firm apples free from insect bites. The flesh of the apple should not easily give way to finger pressure.
HOW TO STORE
Apples may ripen quickly at room temperature so store apples away from direct sunlight, preferably in the fridge to keep them crisp. Place them in a plastic bag to help keep them juicy and firm. If you prefer eating apples at room temperature, simply remove a few from the fridge each day. Don't store apples with pears or avocados as they produce a natural gas that speeds the ripening of those fruits.
