About our apples: recipes & more

SHOP APPLES 

Did you know that our apples are fresher and crispier for longer because from the time they leave the orchard, until the time they hit our shelves, they are kept below 5°C?

Choosing and enjoying the perfect apple is easy when you know what to look for: 

HOW TO BUY APPLES: Choose apples that are firm and unblemished. The old adage "a bad apple spoils the barrel" has a scientific basis: Apples emit ethylene gas, which accelerates the ripening process. The riper they are, the more ethylene they produce, which can rot other produce stored nearby.

HOW TO STORE APPLES: Store apples in a cool, dark place away from other produce. They are best eaten as soon as possible. 

HOW TO PREPARE APPLES: To core apples, cut them into quarters and use a paring knife to remove the stem and seeds. Cut apples will oxidize quickly; a squeeze of lemon over sliced apples will prevent browning.

Get to know some of our apple varieties below. 

  • PINK LADY APPLES

    Pink lady apples. Crunchy, juicy, and with just about the perfect balance between sweet and tart, it's a favourite for snacking, baking and cooking.

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  • FUJI APPLES

    Originating from Japan, Fuji apples are delicately blushed apples with a crisp, firm flesh and intense, sweet fragrant flavour.
    Try them in these sweet and spicy apple and cinnamon muffins - get the recipe here. 

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  • GRANNY SMITH APPLES

    Originally from Australia, Granny Smith apples have a crisp bite and a fresh tartness that makes them perfect for  cooking and baking.
    Try them in this decadent apple and fig tarte tatitn - get the recipe here. 

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  • ROYAL GALA APPLES

    Originally from New Zealand and now grown around the world, Royal Gala apples are sweet, aromatic, juicy and ideal for snacking.
    Try them in this traditional bobotie - get the recipe here. 

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  • TOP RED APPLES

    Our Top Red apples are deliciously sweet apples with a crisp white flesh. Ideal for snacking.
    Try them in this decadent apple and berry crumble - get the recipe here. 

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  • BAKING WITH APPLES

    While apples are commonly eaten out of hand, many varieties are great for cooking, too. Their culinary versatility shows in many ways: Apples work in all-American or French dishes, and in kid-friendly or sophisticated treats as well as drinks. 

    You've probably got some apples in your fridge right now.. Here are some ways to bake with them.