opal apple tree

 

opal apple tree

Description/Taste

Opal apples are circular, medium-sized fruits that can weigh up to 14 ounces. They have a lemon-yellow skin that is nearly iridescent, with minor russeting towards the stem.

 This apple has a sweet taste and a somewhat tangy finish, with a delicate yet crisp cream-colored flesh.

 With undertones of pear, coconut, and banana, the flavor has been compared to Honey Crisp.

 Opal apples resemble its Topaz parent in appearance, but the Golden Delicious is responsible for their sweet flavor and crisp texture.

Seasons/Availability

From late winter to early spring, opal apples are accessible.

Information Currently Available

A mix between a Golden Delicious and a Topaz apple, the Opal apple (botanical name Malus domestica) is a European cultivar.

 In the United States, FirstFruits Marketing distributes the Opal. This is not the same as the English apple known as Opal, which was created in the 1930s.

Nutritional Benefits

Apples are a nutritious snack or dinner complement.

 They include roughly 100 calories per serving and vital nutrients including Vitamin C and dietary fiber, as well as trace levels of Vitamin A, calcium, and iron.

Applications

When exposed to air, opal apples do not oxidize, so they do not brown and make wonderful salad ingredients.

 Their crisp texture works nicely in pies and tarts, and they're also a great addition to cakes and muffins, but they're best eaten fresh. They can last up to three months in the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Background

GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are contentious fruit, vegetable, and grain types whose DNA have been altered to make them grow or taste better.

 Opal apples are non-GMO and conform to Non-GMO Standards, as confirmed by the Non-GMO Project in North America.

 Opal apples are unique for still another reason.

 Some of the revenues from the sale of the Opal apple are utilized towards community activities in the United States, such as the creation and maintenance of community gardens in impoverished areas.

Geography/History

In the 1990s, the Czech Republic in Europe produced the Opal apple.

 Before making its debut in the United States in 2010, it was tested in orchards across Europe and the Mediterranean.

 Broetje Orchards in Washington State and a few orchards in Europe cultivate it exclusively.

 Warm, dry regions are ideal for growing opals.

Recipe Concepts

Opal Apples are used in a variety of recipes. The first is the easiest, and the third is the most difficult.

Recipes by Copy Kat

Baked Opal Apples from the Kitchen Confidante Lemon-Garnished Pecan Loaf Cake Apple Bites of Bacon

Love Peave Raising Whasians with Quinoa Carrot, Apple, and Quinoa Hash Apple Surprise for Easter Chicks

Recently Shared

People have shared Opal Apples using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.

Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.

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