SELECTION INFORMATION

Usage

Winter banana apples can be eaten out of hand, but their dense texture makes for a better eating experience when sliced - pairing with a cheese would be an excellent choice. The tart-sweet flavor of this apple also makes it an excellent cooking apple. The tart-sweet flavor of this apple also makes it an excellent juicing apple.

Selection

Test the firmness of the apple by holding it in the palm of your hand. (Do not push with your thumb). It should feel solid and heavy, not soft and light.

Avoid

Avoid product with soft or dark spots. If the apple skin wrinkles when you rub your thumb across it, the apple has probably been in cold storage too long or has not been kept cool.

Storage

To store, keep apples as cold as possible in the refrigerator. Apples do not freeze until the temperature drops to 28.5°F.

Ripening