Lucy Rose Apples

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Availability: Sep-Jan
Origin: USA-WA

Lucy Rose Apples are a naturally red-fleshed apple variety developed and grown in Washington State, with a sweet-tart, berry-kissed flavor and crisp, dense flesh marbled in red, pink, and white. The glossy, semi-thin skin of Lucy Rose Apples ranges from yellow-green to deep crimson blush, flecked with tiny pale dots. Developed in the 1990s by Bill Howell as part of the Lucy™ family of apples, Lucy Rose Apples are a cross between Honeycrisp and Airlie Red Flesh apples.

Lucy Rose Apples have a balanced sweet-tart flavor with subtle berry notes and a light tang. The firm, dense texture of Lucy Rose Apples holds up beautifully, making Lucy Rose Apples a standout pink-fleshed apple for eating fresh, tossing into salads, or baking, where the rosy flesh of Lucy Rose Apples adds a pop of color.

Enjoy Lucy Rose Apples fresh out of hand, sliced into salads and cheese boards, or baked into pies, crisps, and tarts. Lucy Rose Apples pair wonderfully with sharp cheeses, nuts, warming spices, and rich pork or poultry dishes, and Lucy Rose Apples hold their shape nicely when cooked.

Storage: Keep Lucy Rose Apples in the refrigerator, ideally in the crisper drawer, to maintain their crispness. Use within 2-3 weeks of purchase for optimum quality.