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The Instacart guide to Sunrise apples
About Sunrise apples
If someone asked you to name different types of apples, what would you say? Chances are you would respond with the more traditional types, like Granny Smith and Red Delicious. It's probably pretty rare that anyone would say Sunrise apples; however, we probably come across them more times than we think.
Sunrise apples are botanically classified as Malus Domestica and is a cross between a McIntosh and Golden Delicious apple. It was first introduced in the early 1990s after being developed at the Summerland Research Station located in Canada. These apples are juicy, crisp, and sweet. Some Sunrise apple eaters denote hints of grape or pear in the taste, while others claim strawberry and raspberry. Either way, the tastiness makes it the perfect snack for a summer or fall day.
How to pick out Sunrise apples
While Sunrise apples usually harvest from late summer to early fall, the steps to picking out the best apple are the same regardless of the type. You should adhere to the following criteria when in search of the perfect apple:
- Check the firmness: A ripe apple should be firm to the touch. If you touch the apple, it shouldn't leave an impression from your thumb indentation. Apples that are mushy or soft aren't necessarily the ones you want to eat raw but may be fine if you're using them for cooking. Though, anything over the top mushy does indicate it's either bad already or on its way to becoming bad.
- Examine for bruises: Although a mushy apple doesn't always definitively mean it's getting bad, bruising, scarring, and signs of decay absolutely do. Try to avoid picking apples with several bruises or areas where it appears to be soft. Especially avoid these if you're slicing the apples and cooking with them, as apples will turn faster once sliced.
- Give it a whiff: When you smell an apple, it should smell pretty good. No sour smell like you would expect to find in spoiled milk. If the apple smells off, chances are you should put it back.
- Check the expiration date: Sometimes apples are sold by the bag. In this case, check the expiration date to make sure it's far enough ahead of time, and skim the apples to ensure you don't see any breaks in the skin that bugs could have potentially created.
How to store Sunrise apples
Storing any type of apple can seem daunting because they rot to a brown color quickly after being sliced. This browning occurs after the apple is cut because apples (along with a handful of other fruits) contain ethylene, which aids in the ripening process. The release of ethylene, along with fungi that fruits are susceptible to, can seriously alter the shelf life of your sunrise apples.
It is recommended that you store your Sunrise apples in the refrigerator and even individually wrap them in saran wrap or tin foil to prevent the apples from giving off their chemical components and affecting other produce. If you choose to keep them in the refrigerator as recommended, they should last at least one week. If you choose to store them on the counter or in the pantry, they will probably last up to seven days, depending on humidity. Try to avoid storing apples that have been sliced, as they will definitely brown before you eat them.
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FAQs about Sunrise apples
Sunrise apples pair nicely with walnuts and cinnamon, making it a great choice to be used in the making of an apple crisp. You can try the recipe below:
Ingredients:
- four cups sliced Sunrise apples
- one teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- walnuts (optional)
Directions:
- Place apples in a dish
- Sprinkle apples with cinnamon, salt, water, and crushed walnuts if desired
- Combine flour, sugar, and butter in a separate bowl
- Once the flour, sugar, and butter are mixed well, add to the apple dish
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes
While it is recommended to keep apples in the refrigerator, that's if you know you're going to be eating them within the week or so. If you want to make the most out of your trip to the apple orchard, you can store your apples in the freezer, though it's slightly different than how you would store them in the fridge.
If you're going to be using the apples for baking or cooking, you should first peel, core, and slice the apples when you go to freeze them. Once the apples are sliced, add some lemon juice to a bowl of water and dip each apple to avoid having them brown. To avoid having the apples freeze together, you can place the apples on a baking sheet and separate them with wax paper.