Pick of the Week Qld - Gala Apples
This week we have beautiful new season Gala apples in store. Any other apple comes from last year’s harvest and has therefore been kept for 8 months in refrigeration. They are still OK to eat but won’t have the crisp fresh flavour of a new season apple. Our fruit at this time is grown in Stanthorpe, near the NSW border, it is excellent fruit and eats better than the Victorian fruit - which is widely sold because it looks good. Gala apples are 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.
