Apples in August: Aurora Golden Gala

What a gorgeous apple this Aurora Golden Gala is! Creamy, yellow gold and lightly flecked they are crisp and juicy. They are also a member of the rose family. Specialty Produce says "The Aurora Golden Gala™ is known as a “dessert” apple, meaning that its flavor is best enjoyed fresh. One can eat it on its own (perfect in a lunchbox or picnic basket), in a fruit salad, or in platters and fruit spreads. It makes a deliciously healthy snack for kids, especially when paired with peanut butter. The cut flesh browns quickly, so drizzle lemon juice over the slices if they will be out for more than a few minutes."

"This apple was bred as a cross between the varieties ‘Gala’ and ‘Splendour.’ It was developed at The Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre (PARC), a leader in Canadian apple breeding in Summerland, British Columbia. The organization Agriculture Canada held a nation-wide contest to name the apple and received over 11,000 entries. The winning entry was created by a woman from Ottawa who said that the apple reminded her of the northern lights."

Julie Green
August 19, 2017