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Description/Taste
Lady Alice apples are small to medium in size and are round and squat in shape. The smooth skin is bright yellow with pink and red striping covering almost the entire surface of the fruit. The firm flesh is pale yellow to cream-colored, and there is a central fibrous core that runs the length of the fruit that encases a small five-pointed star-shaped seed cavity with a few flat dark brown seeds. Lady Alice apples are crisp, juicy, and predominately sweet with an aftertaste that turns to tart; some have compared it to the Honeycrisp apple.
Seasons/Availability
The Lady Alice apple is available mid-winter through early spring.
Current Facts
Lady Alice, a new apple variety (Malus domestica) is making a wave with consumers when it can be found. The Lady Alice apple is produced and marketed in the United States solely by Rainier Fruit in Washington state.
Nutritional Value
Apples are high in several key nutrients, including potassium, and Vitamin C. They also contain a specific source of fiber called pectin, along with the antioxidants quercetin, catechin, and chlorogenic acid.
Applications
As an all-purpose apple, the Lady Alice is great for a wide range of applications. Its flavor and texture make it a good choice for a snack, or cut up raw into salads, especially since it does not brown easily when exposed to air. This apple's firm texture also means it holds up well when baked. Choose fruits that are not bruised and that are uniformly firm. Lady Alices store well when kept in the refrigerator. In fact, the flavor of the Lady Alice is vastly improved with age. Purchase or store until March before eating for the richest and most complex flavors.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Apples are a particularly popular fruit in the United States. The average American eats around 19 pounds of apples. Most available apples are of just a few varieties, but there are a total of 2,500 known types of apples grown in the United States alone.
Geography/History
The Lady Alice originated in the 1970s in the United States. A farmer named Don Emmons in Gleed, Washington, purportedly hit one of his Red Delicious trees with a plow, which produced a new shoot with some unusual apples. The apples were then marketed as Lady Alices, and introduced to the American market.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Lady Alice Apples. One
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easiest, three is harder.| Saving Room for Dessert |
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Fresh Apple Cake |
| Butter with a Side of Bread |
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Caramel Apple Bread |
| Contemplating Sweets |
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Fresh Apple Mousse |
Recently Shared
People have shared Lady Alice Apples using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.
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Willy St
Near Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 367 days ago, 2/28/20 Sharer's comments : Rainier Organic Grown USA 
Eau Claire
Just Local Food Cooperative
Near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States1117 S Farwell Eau Claire WI 54701 1-715-552-3366 https://www.justlocalfood.coop About 420 days ago, 1/06/20 Sharer's comments : USA grown very sweet |
