Description

Gala apples are a superb sweet and crisp dessert apple that is excellent for fresh eating and baking. They are, also, great for kids lunches. Most Galas are yellow-gold with pink to red stripes, while some Gala strains may be nearly solid red.

Good-quality Gala apples will be firm with smooth and clean skin. The coloring will usually be yellow with red stripes, but some new strains are nearly solid red. 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. To store, keep apples as cold as possible in the refrigerator. Apples do not freeze until the temperature drops to 28.5 degrees F.