Golden Delicious

DESCRIPTION

Though not technically related to the Red Delicious, the Golden shares its shape and many of its leading characteristics. Like the Red, the Golden Delicious is a sweet, medium-to-large apple, and an excellent keeper. The Golden Delicious has a greenish-yellow skin that turns gold, and its yellow flesh is crisp and juicy. Apple writer Frank Browning includes the Golden Delicious in his list of "20 prized apples" in his book Apples (1998, North Point Press), praising it as "exceptionally juicy" and because its flesh holds up when cooked. A good all-purpose apple, the Golden Delicious is considered excellent in snacks, fresh desserts and salads. Look for Golden Delicious in mid- to late October.

HISTORY

The Golden Delicious underwent a name change. Originally called Mullins Yellow Seedling after its discovery in West Virginia in 1890, the apple was renamed Golden Delicious when introduced commercially in 1916.

RECIPES

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