Description
Apples, Arkansas Black - LOCAL; from Lake View Fruit & Berry, Quincy, IL (may have slight imperfections) Approx 1 pound
The apple reaches its peak in flavor and texture after a long period of cold storage. When first picked in October the apple can be as hard as a rock and almost as flavorful! Trying to enjoy the apple at this stage will usually lead to disappointment. However, after an extended period of storage, the apple undergoes a dramatic change and becomes a rather fine dessert apple. The sharp tartness mellows significantly into a rich sweetness that will surprise the skeptic who might have expressed some disdain with a freshly-picked apple. The hard, dense texture improves greatly as well, becoming a softer and more tender apple while still retaining a pleasing crispness.
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