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Green Dragon™ Apples
Inventory, 44 ct : 0
This item was last sold on : 04/04/22
Description/Taste
Green Dragon™ apples are small to medium in size and range in shape from oblong, round, to conic with slender, dark brown stems. The thin skin is resistant to bruising and is bright yellow-green, shiny, and smooth, dotted with tiny brown freckles. Underneath the surface, the flesh is white, juicy, and crisp, encasing a central core with a few, dark brown oval seeds. Green Dragon™ apples are highly fragrant and have a low-acid content creating a very sweet flavor with notes of pineapple and pear.
Seasons/Availability
Green Dragon™ apples are available in the fall through winter.
Current Facts
Green Dragon™ apples are a trademarked brand of high-quality Washu 1984 apples belonging to the Rosaceae family. Carefully examined and selected each season to maintain an elevated level of excellence, Green Dragon™ apples are grown in the Pacific Northwest and were initially cultivated and exported to Asia, with their name being inspired by the ancient Chinese symbol for royalty. Green Dragon™ apples have also established a presence in the United States and are increasing in popularity as a fresh eating apple, favored for their crisp texture and juicy, sweet flavor.
Nutritional Value
Green Dragon™ apples contain some vitamin C and fiber.
Applications
Green Dragon™ apples are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking. The delicate skin and sweet flavor are showcased when consumed fresh out-of-hand, and the apple can also be sliced and tossed into fruit or leafy green salads. In addition to fresh applications, Green Dragon™ apples can be roughly chopped and mixed into batter for pancakes, muffins, and fritters, or they make an excellent filling for pies and tarts. The apples can also be thinly sliced and baked into apple chips, blended into applesauce, cooked into apple jam, or roasted on tray dinners with meat, roots, and other vegetables. Green Dragon™ apples pair well with cranberry, pear, strawberry, Manchego cheese, cinnamon, rosemary, oregano, sweet potatoes, carrots, red onions, broccoli, cauliflower, and bok choy. The apples will keep 2-3 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Prior to the recent social media movement to educate consumers on healthy produce, most consumers were unfamiliar with apples showing natural discoloration and freckling. To help counteract this market stigma, Green Dragon™ apples were labeled with a sticker letting customers know that the freckles are a natural part of the apple’s skin and that it was not an indication of the fruit’s quality. Today the freckles found on Green Dragon™ apples are one of the most popular distinguishing characteristics and have become a symbol of the fruit.
Geography/History
Green Dragon™ apples are a select, high-quality group of Washu 1984 apples, which are said to be a cross between a golden delicious and indo apple. Green Dragon™ apples are grown and harvested locally in the Pacific Northwest, exported to Asia but also sold on a local level through farmers markets and fruit stands. The apples are also distributed through Dragonberry who partners with Specialty Produce and other companies to introduce the variety across the United States.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Dragon™ Apples. One
is easiest, three is harder.| She's Cookin |
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Apple Stuffin' Muffins |
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Green Cabbage, Apple, Fennel, Watercress, and Pecan Salad |
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Apple Tarte Tatin |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 99 days ago, 3/20/22 Sharer's comments : Green Dragon Apples from Dragon Berry Produce 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 162 days ago, 1/16/22 Sharer's comments : Green Dragon Apples from Dragon Berry Produce 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 185 days ago, 12/24/21 Sharer's comments : Green Dragon Apples 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 228 days ago, 11/11/21 Sharer's comments : Green Dragon Apples just in!!! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 564 days ago, 12/10/20 Sharer's comments : Green Dragon Apples are in! 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 590 days ago, 11/14/20 Sharer's comments : Green dragon apple from dragon berry farm 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 602 days ago, 11/02/20 Sharer's comments : Green Dragon Apples from Dragon Berry Produce 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 607 days ago, 10/28/20 Sharer's comments : Green dragon apples from dragon berry produce |
