What kind of apples are Opal apples?

What kind of apples are Opal apples?

Opals are a cross between a Golden Delicious and Topaz. They inherited the best parts of their parent apples: They’re sturdy and crisp with just the right amount of tang. Plus, they’re disease resistant, which is good for growers.

Are Opal apples the same as Golden Delicious?

Opal is a modern apple derived from Golden Delicious, and developed in the Czech Republic, with a pleasant well-balanced flavor. It’s other parent is Topaz, a well-respected variety also developed in the Czech Republic, which imparts its more tart flavor to the sweet crispness of Golden Delicious.

What is the flavor of an opal Apple?

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The white flesh underneath is crisp and juicy, with a resounding crunch, similar to a Honeycrisp. Flavor-wise, it’s quite sweet and slightly floral. I picked up notes of pear, coconut, and banana candy (Runts, in particular).

What are Opal gold apples?

Opal Golds are a beautifully bright yellow apple with a sweet and tangy flavor. Once sliced, it doesn t brown!

Who has Opal apples?

Whole Foods Market is a big supporter of Opal apples. You can find them across the country in all their stores. They even go on sale, like these organic ones featured in November 2018.

Are Opal apples good for apple pie?

Some of my favorite apples to use in this are Opal apples. They are resistant to browning and bake wonderfully. You can also use Granny Smith, Jonagold, Braeburn, and Honeycrisp apples.

Is Opal apple genetically modified?

Opal® apples are Non-GMO Project verified. They are the first U.S. apple variety to be verified by the Non-GMO Project, the only independent verification in North America for non-GMO food.

What are the best apples for apple pie?

We especially love these varieties of apples for baked desserts and pie:

• Granny Smith — Your standard, never-fails baking apple.
• Honeycrisp — Extra crisp and always holds firm after baking.
• Jonagold — Tart with a bit of sweetness.
• Braeburn — Crisp, sweet apples that hold up well in pie and other baked desserts.

Who created the Opal apple?

Opal is the brand name for a cultivar of apple also known as ‘UEB32642’, produced by crossing ‘Golden Delicious’ with ‘Topaz’. Developed by the Institute of Experimental Botany in Prague and FruitSelect in 1999, it is grown by FirstFruits Farms LLC in Washington and marketed by FirstFruits Marketing.

Where are Opal apples?

Opal apples are grown exclusively at FirstFruits Farms in Southeastern Washington State. This is the only orchard in the United States that grows Opals, making this variety extremely unique!

What is an Opal Sweet apple?

This apple has a soft yet crisp, cream-colored flesh with a sweet taste and a slightly tart finish. The taste has been compared to the Honey Crisp, with hints of pear, coconut, and banana. Opal apples generally look more like their Topaz parent, but owe their sweet flavor and crisp texture to the Golden Delicious.

Are Opal apples good for applesauce?

Applesauce had always been one note to me – sweet and no depth, and so I’d never grown to like the stuff. I use opal apples here, which are both sweet and crisp – and known for the fact that they don’t brown quickly like other apples (parenting tip: these make the perfect sliced lunchbox apples for this reason).