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The Instacart guide to Golden Delicious apples
About Golden Delicious apples
Also known as "Yellow Delicious," Golden Delicious apples are among the most popular apple varieties in the world. Golden Delicious apples are oblong and have thin, speckled skin that varies from pale green to golden. The flesh of a Golden Delicious is white, firm, and crisp. These apples taste very sweet, with a slight tartness and hints of honey. Despite their similar name, the Golden Delicious apple is not genetically related to the red delicious apple.
Golden Delicious apples are available in supermarkets year-round, with their peak season from fall through summer. In the United States, the largest Golden Delicious apple producers are Washington, New York, and Michigan.
Golden Delicious apples are a healthy addition to any diet. One medium Golden Delicious has 96 calories and four grams of fiber. Apples are good sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, and vitamin K.
How to pick out Golden Delicious apples
Fresh, ripe Golden Delicious apples should feel firm, not mushy. The skin should be free of prominent bruising or deep cuts. Look for bright yellow skin, as green-skinned Golden Delicious apples taste more bitter. Ripe apples will smell faintly sweet.
How to use Golden Delicious apples
Golden Delicious apples are one of the most versatile apples on the market. These apples pair well with pork, cabbage, onions, cheddar, gouda, cinnamon, and cloves. Here are some of the most common uses for Golden Delicious apples:
- Slice or eat apples for a healthy snack.
- Add diced apples to green or fruit salads.
- Core, peel, and chop apples for apple crumbles, crisps, tarts, and pies.
- Add diced apples to spiced quick breads, cakes, and muffins.
- Toss diced apples into oatmeal, pancakes, and waffles
- Cook down peeled and cored apples to make applesauce, apple butter, or preserves
- Combine apple chunks and butternut squash to make a filling winter soup.
- Juice whole apples and enjoy with breakfast or turn into homemade cider.
- Dry apple slices in an oven or dehydrator for an easy, portable snack.
- Dip whole apples in caramel or candy coating for a special treat.
- Grill Golden Delicious slices with butter and honey.
- Combine apple juice, apple slices, gin, and thyme for a delicious fall cocktail.
- Add apple chunks to sage and sausage turkey stuffing.
- Combine chopped apples with celery, toasted walnuts, and grapes in a classic Waldorf salad
Golden Delicious Apples Near Me
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FAQs about Golden Delicious apples
The white flesh of Golden Delicious apples oxidizes when exposed to air, causing cut apples to turn brown. Use the following methods to keep your apple slices crisp and white for hours:
- Saltwater: Dissolve a half teaspoon of kosher salt in a cup of cold water. Submerge apple slices in a saltwater solution for ten minutes.
- Submerged in water: Add apple slices to a storage container filled with cold water. Place a clean paper towel on top to ensure that all apple slices stay submerged and cover tightly.
- Rubber band: Cut an apple into slices and then put the pieces back together, ensuring that all cut sides are touching. Wrap the apple tightly with a rubber band. This method is great for lunches.
- Honey: Soak apple slices for one minute in a solution of two teaspoons honey per cup of water.
- Pineapple or citrus juice: Squeeze juice directly onto apple slices or add a tablespoon of juice to submerging liquid.
Always store treated apple slices in the refrigerator, in a food-safe plastic bag with the air removed (or in a container if using the submerging method).
Golden Delicious apples should be kept dry in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. Keep apples away from strongly-scented produce (such as onions or garlic) as apples will absorb the scent. Properly stored, apples will last for several weeks in the fridge. Cut apples should be kept in the fridge and used within a few days.
The large majority of Golden Delicious apples are not genetically modified. Golden Delicious apples are a chance hybridization of two yellow apple varieties. Modern orchards create new Golden Delicious trees with grafting processes used for thousands of years.
Only one variety of Golden Delicious apples sold in the US is genetically modified. The Arctic Golden apple is a non-browning apple, genetically engineered to stay crisp and white when cut. This apple was developed to deal with food waste, as nearly 50% of the apples grown in the United States are thrown away due to damage and browning. Arctic apples are sold only as pre-packaged slices, not whole apples.
Golden Delicious apples are a tasty, nutritious addition to your plate. Instacart can help you get fresh Golden Delicious apples, even in the middle of a busy week! Use the Instacart app to order your apples, and our knowledgeable shoppers will do the rest. With Instacart's contact-free delivery or pickup, you can order and enjoy your apples in as little as 2 hours!