Apples - Ginger Gold (Local Hollis, NH) Use for Checkout all apples by the pound
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Ginger gold apples harvested from a local farm in Hollis, Sold by the pound.
The Ginger Gold is an early-season, medium-to-large conical apple that starts green and ripens to a pale yellow, often with a pink blush on the sun-exposed side. It features firm, crisp, cream-colored flesh with a sweet-tart flavor profile and subtle spice notes, and it resists browning when sliced, making it excellent for fresh eating, salads, and baking.
Appearance & Flesh
Color: Begins as a pale green and ripens to a pale yellow.
Blush: May develop a pink or rosy blush on the side that receives the most sun.
Flesh: Cream-colored, fine-textured, crisp, and juicy.
Browning: Resists browning after slicing, making it ideal for fresh use.
Flavor
Sweetness & Tartness: Offers a balanced, mild flavor with both sweetness and a tangy or tart finish.
Notes: Some descriptions include subtle spicy or gingery notes.
Characteristics & Uses
Early Ripening: One of the first apple varieties to ripen, typically in late summer.
Versatility: A versatile apple suitable for fresh eating, salads, and various cooked applications like pies, crisps, and sauces.
Storage: Stores well for several weeks when refrigerated.
History
Origin: Discovered as a "chance seedling" in Lovingston, Virginia, in the late 1960s, possibly from the aftermath of Hurricane Camille.
The Ginger Gold is an early-season, medium-to-large conical apple that starts green and ripens to a pale yellow, often with a pink blush on the sun-exposed side. It features firm, crisp, cream-colored flesh with a sweet-tart flavor profile and subtle spice notes, and it resists browning when sliced, making it excellent for fresh eating, salads, and baking.
Appearance & Flesh
Color: Begins as a pale green and ripens to a pale yellow.
Blush: May develop a pink or rosy blush on the side that receives the most sun.
Flesh: Cream-colored, fine-textured, crisp, and juicy.
Browning: Resists browning after slicing, making it ideal for fresh use.
Flavor
Sweetness & Tartness: Offers a balanced, mild flavor with both sweetness and a tangy or tart finish.
Notes: Some descriptions include subtle spicy or gingery notes.
Characteristics & Uses
Early Ripening: One of the first apple varieties to ripen, typically in late summer.
Versatility: A versatile apple suitable for fresh eating, salads, and various cooked applications like pies, crisps, and sauces.
Storage: Stores well for several weeks when refrigerated.
History
Origin: Discovered as a "chance seedling" in Lovingston, Virginia, in the late 1960s, possibly from the aftermath of Hurricane Camille.
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