Golden Delicious:
Mellow & sweet, Goldens are great for eating out of the hand, in baking and in salads. Their flesh stays white longer than other apples when used in salads and other dishes. They are harvested in September & are available all year. They are an all-purpose apple!

Granny Smith:
Green, tart, crisp, juicy and very versatile. They are a favorite apple among pie bakers. They are available all year long and make an excellent snack or are great for salads.

Gala:
Pink & orange stripes over a yellow background is the signature look of this crisp snappy apple. Snacking & salads are it’s primary usages. In the past 15 years, it has gained popularity. They are harvested in August and are stocked September through May.

Fuji:
It is best known for its hard texture and syrupy sweetness. It was introduced to the U.S from Japan in the 1980’s. It is excellent for baking and in salads. It holds its texture when baked. Fujis are harvested in October and are stocked October to August.

Jonagold:
Excellent for snacking, cooking and making great pies, this orange-tinted apple has a juicy, tangy sweet flavor. It is harvested in September and stocked September through April.

Braeburn:
Aromatic, juicy, crisp and firm. Color varies from orange to red over a yellow background. This apple's rich, sweet-tart spicy flavor is highly-impactful. Braeburns are great for both snacking and backing. They are harvested in September & October and are stocked October through July.

Pink Lady:
This apple is firm, crisp with a unique tangy-tart sweet flavor. It receives high marks for snacking and baking. It is harvested in late October and are available November to August.

Cameo:
This apple was discovered as a chance seedling in an orchard in the 1980’s. It is sweet with a zingy crunch and holds its texture for long periods. They are harvested in September and October and are stocked October to August.

Care & Handling

Availability
Green Giant Fresh Apples are available year around.

Selection
Select apples that have been cold for maximum freshness. Apples should be firm to the touch, if they dent easily they probably won't be the best to eat. Apples should be rich in color with their skins appearing tight, unbroken, and without bruises. Do not be scared by brown freckles or streaks as these are characteristics of apples.

Storage
It is best to store apples in cold temperatures to keep them from ripening. Apples are best kept in plastic bags in the refrigerator and can be kept fresh for up to six weeks. Check often since one rotten apple can spoil the rest.

Preparation
Always wash apples before cutting. To prevent apples from turning brown, rub cut or peel surfaces with a mixture of lemon juice and water, or drop the apple slices into cold water that contains a touch of lemon juice.