Today's apple is the Opal. They claim it does not brown when you slice it so it would be great in salads or on a fruit tray. If this is true, I will save money the next time my wife wants jewelry. Instead of a precious Opal stone, I will buy her an Opal apple ring! I am testing this claim right now. Check out the before and after pics of a slice below. I am impressed! There is some browning but much less than you usually see. I have had apples start to brown in just a few minutes while eating them.
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| Just after slicing |
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| 1 hour after slicing |
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| 2 hours after slicing |
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| 3 hours after slicing |
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| A beautiful Opal apple ring |
The Opal originated in Europe in 1999. It has been available in the US since 2010. It is the first US apple variety to be verified by the Non-GMO Project, the only independent verification in North America for non-GMO food. That means it is never genetically modified. The Opal is a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Topaz.
The appearance is bright yellow. It is sweet, crisp and what stands out most, VERY juicy, you'll need a napkin for this one!
Tomorrow, I review the Pinata. Hopefully, I won't want to smash it with a stick!
I must venture out for more apples. After the Pinata, I will have tried all the varieties currently available at the couple of grocery store chains I have frequented so far. I know they are out there and I will, like the Vikings before me, crunch on !!!!
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