Apple - Pink Lady - tasting notes, identification, reviews (Use the form at the bottom to add your own comments about this variety) 03 Jan 2017 Mary B., United States Bought a bag of Pink Lady apples today with a bit of trepidation. There were no loose apples, only pre-bagged. Since I'm not big on apples, the cost of a bag seemed like a gamble -- I've had loads of apples go to waste before, from lack of interest, bland taste and/or mealiness. I usually only eat Empire (or Milton, when I can find them), as I hate mealy apples or apples that are too sweet. For instance, unless it's very small, a whole Red Delicious is just too overwhelmingly sweet for me. But it's the New Year, and I'm trying to eat less processed sugar -- yet still need some sort of dessert. Had a light dinner, then tried a Pink Lady. WOW! So yummy that a few hours later I tried (and devoured) another one, to see if the taste of the first one was a fluke.

The apple is crisp, juicy enough to be pleasant (but not drip), the skin is firm but still easy to bite through, and the taste!!! Sweet but with enough tartness that it's not overwhelming. And there's a faint strawberry candy-like background note that make the apple actually seem like a dessert instead of a healthy chore. Based on reading, I'm going to keep them in the fridge, and take them out ahead of time to let them warm up a bit. I'm not usually a happy apple eater, but I am now! 06 Dec 2016 Jeff Koelewyn, VICTORIA, Australia Firstly it is obvious from all these comments that people have no idea that Pink Lady is merely a trade mark and NOT a variety in its own right. It is in fact a heavily geneticists and therefore invalid trade mark. Even produce managers and green grocers have no idea that the real name is Cripps Pink. Now that other distinct varieties such as Rosy Glow are being sold as Pink Lady, the poor consumer has no idea what variety they are eating. Don't they deserve to know they are eating different apples. One of the comments was about the poor taste of Red Delicious.

The same thing happened here The apple now being sold as Red Delicious was derived from Red Delicious but simply is NOT Red Delious. This amounts to nothing more than a substitution racket and the consumer doesn't understand why the flavour is not like it used to be. The same thing has happened with so called 'Pink Lady',only when I explain to people the real story do they understand why the appearance and flavour varies so much 22 Aug 2016 Donna, New Zealand I have just discovered this apple on sale at my supermarket. I bought 2 to try: love at first bite! At this stage of the window terms apples can be floury and disappointing, but Cripps Pink is beautifully firm and the flavour is wonderful, tangy and sweet, similar to a Braeburn or Granny Smith. I am thrilled to find it and considering planting one :-) 20 Oct 2015 Anomaly, United States One of my favorite apples. Consistently sweet/tart, juicy, and crisp. When its out of season for fresh-from-the-orchard apples, this is my go-to apple at the supermarket.

07 May 2015 Mackintire, PENNSYLVANIA, United States Crisp Pink is the Generic term for a Pink Lady apple that does not meet the acid/surgar requirements of a "Pink Lady" They are both from the same tree type....Crisp Pink are the "out of spec" version of a pink lady. I agree a good pink lady apple is probably the best tasting apple I've every experienced. For the growers out there there's the "MASLIN" variation of the Pink Lady Apple which ripens 4 weeks sooner. It's still rare but you can find it if you know where to look. 07 Apr 2015 Brenda k, IL, United States Someone from where I work stated he put in an orchard Of Braeburn apples and plans on turning them into 'Pink Lady 's." I am a bit confused. I know the history of the Pink Lady apple and own 6 trees of the Pink Lady I specially ordered and they are thriving in Illinois. How can he turn his trees into Pink Lady's? 20 Mar 2015 Paula, CA, United States One of the best apples I have ever tasted.

I bought several apple varieties to try out and I can't believe how excellent this one is. I love Golden Delicious, but it is not acidic enough. This one has the right balance. The other really great apple is Opal. 02 Feb 2015 Tim, CA, HUMBOLDT, United States We grow some fine produce here in N. California, including excellent apples. Whenever I have a dry, stale mouth I reach for Pink Lady. She always does the trick. One of the finest apples I have ever eaten. Perfect balance of tart and sweet and the crisp, juicy flesh breaks cleanly in the mouth and melts into a medley of flavors like Spigold. I now demand this quality in all my apples, spoiled as I am. Sigh. 25 Jan 2015 Craig, ESSEX, United Kingdom Pink Lady, how have I not tasted this sweet lady before? The beautiful green / red shades make this apple irresitable. This is by far the fruit of the gods. Us mere mortals should not be allowed to taste such pleasure. Sinking my teeth into the delightful curves of this apple makes me feel as if I'm on cloud nine!

I'm so happy I've found this website to share my passion and love for the apple that is pink lady. My mouth is watering just writing this and I need to hear that first crunch of me biting into a pink lady. Please continue to enjoy this heavenly apple. I certainly will. 07 Aug 2014 Wendy, KS, United States These are probably my favorite variety of apples. I have been buying them now for a couple of years and really enjoy their texture and taste. 21 Jul 2014 Grant, NSW, Australia What happened to this great apple 2014 ? wake up if it doesn't measure up don't sell it as branded pink lady all this year now July 2014 . soft floury texture awful soapy taste and that is on purchase day from coles Woolworths aldi and the local fruit shops in nsw paying $ 6.90 kg The worms in the worm farm are not even keen when I feed them your ffailures at over $ 1 dollar per apple .What happened this year? ????????????? 16 Jun 2014 Lifelongapplelover, United States The title is probably not convincing enough to men especially...

but when I sank my teeth into it, I did not regret my purchase. I've used this apple in salads, oatmeal, whatever, and I love it, though it is sometimes hard to obtain, and I have to try farmers markets or Sams Club. 03 Jun 2014 Mike Mellema, WA, United States The BEST, but almost impossible to find in May or June. I wonder why 07 Apr 2014 Shannon, FL, United States Holy cow! I asked my personal trainer why Red Delicious apples have been awful for a very long time, and she suggested these. Very delicious! Pink, crisp, very flavorful. To me taste like a hybrid od Red Delicious and Granny Smith. Sweet and tart and juicy. 24 Mar 2014 Luckie, GEORGIA, United States Pink Lady is my go-to apple. It is widely enough available that I can rely on being able to find them. Pink Lady, as compared to the Cripps Pink, is very consistent and always excellent. The texture is very firm and crunchy, not a bit mealy or soft which I despise in apples more than anything. It is the perfect balance of tart and sweet with floral notes.

I eat an apple every day at work, chopped up with the skin on, served with full fat, plain Greek yogurt, a little oat pecan granola and a touch of maple syrup. I have this apple usually three of five days and I never tire of it. 08 Feb 2014 Joe, MT, United States The Pink Lady apple is one of the best foods I have ever eaten, in all my life. For me, the proper Pink Lady sets the bar for all apples. Granny Smith is the matriarch in our house because we make pies with her, but the Pink Lady is our eating apple of choice. 06 Feb 2014 Steve Gaunt, VINKOVCI, Croatia Actually in Croatia, not Slovenia, my country not in your list!. Anyway, I visited a nursery today and the owner tried to sell me some Pink Lady trees with my order. He had some in his celklar and I was well impressed when trying one, even in February. Very sweet and juicy, a children's apple if there ever was one. I bought a cople of trees.

31 Jan 2014 Patrick, MARYLAND, United States Well I must say this is one if the few apples that actually lives up to all the hype. First, visual appeal: the Pink Lady is a killer pretty apple with a nice fragrance. I love the bright pink color on a golden background, and the size/shape fits perfectly in your hand for snacking. Flesh is dense, hard and crunchy. Flavor is very good: tart but less so than a granny smith, lovely sweetness, nice classic apple flavor combined with an effervescent citrusy tang. Almost like "eating" sparkling cider. I've tried cooking with Pink Lady apples and they work very well. Okay storage but I wouldn't leave them out in a bowl on the table for more than a week. Has become my go to apple in the grocery store when I can't find one of the heirloom varieties. 26 Dec 2013 Erin Branch, UTAH, United States Ahh - Pink Lady! The very first time I tried this apple I was in love! It had a perfect blend of acidity and sweetness, with a flavor that was truly exceptional. Texture-wise it was both firm and crisp - something I really like in my apples.

Also I was intrigued to discover that several of the seeds were already germinating inside the apple - I had never seen that before! Since that first apple I have tried several more Pink Lady's and a few Cripps Pink, some from New Zealand, some from Washington state, and some from a South American country (Argentina or Chile - I think it was Chile...) and each one has been quite unique and different. A few from Washington were actually very disappointing and rather disgusting. I'm so glad those weren't the first ones I tried or I may have never discovered this gem of an apple. The most delicious ones that I had were the ones from South America (Chile?) - It had the perfect sweetness/tartness blend of that first one I tried which I have come to know as the Pink Lady, but the flavor was exotic and heady, much more refined, subtle, complex, and rich than that first one. I just don't know how to describe it, but it was sensational. I know it may sound odd, but I also get a kick out of finding the seeds already germinating within the apple.

I have never seen that in any other apple variety I have ever tried - it's almost like the seeds are so happy and excited to grow and become what their parents were that they can't wait to get out and show off. I love the Pink Lady apples! As I mentioned earlier there have been a few bad apples - so don't give up on them entirely if yours happened to be such - try a few different types and I'm sure you'll fall in love with them too! 16 Dec 2013 Robin, MD, United States Fujis used to be my favorite, but it is hard to find a Fuji that tastes the way that it should. Pink Ladys typically, no matter where I get them, are DELICIOUS! (One store I went to was selling an apple that they posted signage for calling it Pink Lady, but there was a sticker on these apples that said "Cripps Pink". I bought some and they were rather soft with mediocre flavor. They did NOT compare to apples with the "Pink Lady" sticker on them.) 08 Dec 2013 Chris, CO, United States They're okay.

The Pink Ladies I ate had a cottony texture (bane of my existence) and the flavor was a little bland. This is definitely not a super sweet apple like the Jazz. I thought the flavor had a little hint of pear, otherwise, it's not terribly complex. It is pleasant though. My wife used them in an apple pie with Granny Smiths and it came out pretty good if you like the apple slices to stay firm. That being said, I wouldn't buy them again. (Purchased Late November - Early December.) 15 Nov 2013 Paul, United States Excellent apple! Possibly my favorite at the moment when I don't have my own apples to eat from my trees. A great balance of tart/sweet flavor. This apple is much better than a Sweetango which I found to be hype. A hard apple with tough flesh. Highly recommended by me. :) 11 May 2013 Doreen Robertson, WA, Australia pink lady and granny smiths are a favorite at our house, mostly as a pie or crumble. have planted both varieties and hope they do well!

25 Apr 2013 Mitchell Garth Sides, TX, United States Pink Lady is my favorite apple because it has a brilliant acidity to go along with a solid sweetness. The perfect combination of a typical red and a Granny Smith is found in Pink Lady, making it the best all around apple I've ever had by a long shot. Pair the superb taste with the quality control of the brand name, and Pink Ladies are hands down the best apples I've ever had. 15 Jan 2013 Bo and Brent, NY, United States Bo - This is the granny-smith of the red apple world. I will hereby refer to it as the "Pappy Jones" apple. Nearly as tart and only slightly sweeter than the Granny Smith, this reddish-greenish juicy delight has a tough skin to match its firm flesh. Brent - a sweet apple with a hint of crab-apple tartness to balance it out. 28 Dec 2012 Maryann Davis, TX, United States Love this apple. And BISHOP -- you're probably on to something, because this is one apple that can compete with the other carbs that I crave.

30 Oct 2012 Kenneth e Wright, PENNSYLVANIA, United States Pink lady is my favorite apple. It is sweet with a tart taste. I keep them very cold til I eat them. I left in the trunk in winter and did not freeze. 26 Sep 2012 Janell, SD, United States The Pink Lady apple is the BEST apples I have ever eaten!!! No other variety even compares to this apple !! Love them!!!! 21 Sep 2012 Tina, WEST VIRGINIA, United States Pink Lady Apples make the best Applesauce that I have ever made - Sweet and Tart all in the same bite! I plan to process at least 2 bushels this year once they become available in my area - mid-October. 18 Sep 2012 Bishop, CT, United States I know everyone is going to laugh at this but I have recently lost 40lbs. and I owe it all to the Pink Lady apple. you see I love these apples sooooo much that I eat three to four a day and that is an underestimate in an attempt to not look too crazy.

I was on a steady diet of carbs and fat in any form until one day I was told that Pink Ladies are the best thing since sliced bread, so I went out and bought one, leet me tell you, it was love at first bite!!!! Ever since I have become a sort of connoisseur. I was 230 lbs and i am now down to 190 lbs and I started my Pink Lady diet in late March. that's about 40 lbs in 6 months and no gym!!! 01 Sep 2012 Elaine Whiteley, PERTH AND KINROSS, United Kingdom Beautiful to look at; but each time I've succumbed to the hype and the attractive appearance, I have been disappointed. Tried one again today, trying to define what I don't like about it; it has pleasant background flavour between melon and peardrops, but heavily overlaid with a sickly acid tang like cheap candy; it also had a slightly rubbery texture. Interesting but unpleasant. I couldn't finish it. 21 Apr 2012 Andrea, Italy This is probably the best apple I ever tasted! So crispy, so sweet and juicy...

14 Apr 2012 Peter Allderman, CAPE REGION, South Africa We also just love Pink Lady. There are other great tasting apples for sure but none with the uniquely exquisite pink colour. Like a true lady she bruises easily but despite keeps its crispness for a long time. Truly a champagne taste. 08 Mar 2012 Stef, United States I am most fond of this delicious lady. She makes the BEST fresh apple juice. I am not generally fond of apple juice, but the tart and sweet balance is perfect in this one. Also my fave apple to munch or make carrot apple ginger juice which is heavenly. 15 Feb 2012 Jessica, GEORGIA, United States A very sweet apple with a touch of tart. A very attractive apple as well. 10 Feb 2012 Robin Young, CA, United States Today's delivery of organic farm share produce included Pink Lady apples. They felt light. I pared, and sliced them to make apple sauce and there was zero juice. Is this how they always are, or were these in storage long enough to dehydrate?

31 Aug 2011 Zman, MA, United States @Susan, the seeds of apples do not produce the same apple. Do not be surprised if the apples taste very different from Pink Lady. On the other hand, one of those trees could be the next great apple variety ! 23 Aug 2011 Alison, MELBOURNE, Australia We love our Pink Lady apples here in Australia. I personally scoff one every day for breakfast. They are juicy and tart/sweet and have such a pretty pink colour blush on their skins. We're proud of this variety! 06 Aug 2011 Susan, MI, United States I bought 2 Pink Lady apples when I cut them open thet had seeds that had germinated.I had 6 seed in all ,we planted them and I had 4 survive they are now 30 inch trees.I live in the northern part of my state.They say its the wrong climate to grow them here.This will be there 2nd winter. 16 Jun 2011 Leon, PETACH TYKWA, Israel I love the Pink Lady.

They arrived here in Israel about 6 years ago from the USA, and were snapped up, and sold at a very high price $US4 a kilo. Next year an Israeli variety came out. Much bigger, because the locals like all fruit&veg big, not as pink or as juicy, and sweet, but much cheaper. I still prefer the imported ones, even though they are more expensive. 16 Jun 2011 Chuck Roubik, MONTANA, United States Yesterday my wife brought home about a dozen Pink Lady apples from the supermarket here in western Montana. I've eaten two and find the flavor acceptable but not as exciting as with other varieties. The surprising thing about them though is their extreme hardness, as though they are under ripe; they are harder than any other apple I've ever tasted. Your extensive factors for analysis do not include any for 'texture' (firm, hard, soft, mealy, etc) but I notice a couple of references to "crisp" as the only clue. I also notice under 'climate' that it is "suitable for temporate climates. The tree sholud grow, but the apples may not RIPEN".

Might it be that a reputable supermarket chain is selling under ripe Pink Lady apples? 27 Feb 2011 Jenny Mertes, ARIZONA, United States I grew up with vintage varieties like Spitz, and I was spoiled by the taste of a fresh, crispy apple right off the tree. It's rare to find that crisp, sweet texture in a store-bought apple, but I found it in the Pink Lady, at last - an apple to rival the old Spitz for crispness and flavor. Wow! They're .99 at Fry's right now, they're huge, and they're incredibly delicious. Are they good for cooking? Mine won't last long enough to find out. 04 Jan 2011 Lisa, UMBRIA, Italy I love this apple. We first purchased it after we moved to Italy and I am hooked. It is everything an apple should be. I was born and raised in NJ and never saw a Pink Lady then moved to Las Vegas(terrible produce) and we were lucky we could get a Delicious. I would recommend this apple to any fruit lover esp. a home baker for any apple dessert.

10 Dec 2010 Maria, CHIOS, Greece My husband and I go to Holland often for work and we love apples so I always buy some for our road trip back home to Greece buy car. This last trip I baught pink lady apples and ever since we tasted them, we are hooked for life. I was born in the States and as a young child we always went to Wisconsin for apple picking. This apple is nothing like the others. It is one of a kind. Now help ne find a pink lady tree so I can plant in Chios Greece. 17 Nov 2010 Alan Sparrow, *, Spain Yesterday I bought ONE apple from out local excellent gourmet greengrocers here in Sitges where every kind of fruit and vegetable is available. The name attracted me first and I saw the price was high - but ... BUT ... B+U+T - What a surprise awaited me within that curious pink skin which almost glows in itself. OK, everyone talks about the sweetness and tartness and crispness; that's undoubtedly true - But the flavour is SUPERB! Was it roses I detected? Lychees? Moscatel grapes? Elderflower cordial?

Even an underlying faintly mandarin orange? The perfume and aroma is truly unexpected and it now seems to put all other apples I have ever tasted in my life totally into the shade! I was not expecting such a ravishing assault on my taste buds at all! The experience was truly amazing and I now realize this apple is to be savoured slowly like a fine, rare wine - And this is without the slightest exaggeration! BRAVO to Mr John Cripps for bringing this exquisite fruit to our mouths to delight us! I'll certainly be buying more than ONE Pink Lady the next time I go into tht fantastic greengrocers. 12 Oct 2010 Nathanpw, UK, United Kingdom Fantastic site, I have just reciently used the pink lady in a variety blend of cider, not only is it a fantastic colour and flavour it also smells divine. I would have to agree on the chilled comments, the cider tends to be a little tart at room temperature, but chilled its fresh and very popular with my friends! 10 Aug 2010 Peter Sciortino, CA, United States Pink Lady! My sweet and delicious desire. Oh, how I love you so...

I enjoy you daily and cannot go a day without you. Sound like a love letter? It is! Well, my wife, my 1 yr old son and I truly love our "Pink Ladies" every day. We used to eat Fuji and other varieties of apples. But, then I saw a familiar name I had not heard for some time. So we bought some along with the usual Fuji's and Smith's. But, when we ate the "Ladies" first. We didn't ever want the others. Now it's "Pink Ladies" or nothing! 12 May 2010 Anna Crofton, United States I absolutly sdore the crisp texture and delightful sweetness of Pink Ladies. The awesome flavor of this species reminds me of a a mix between my old favorite and pears. Yes, I am aware of it's origins, but I still strongly believe that I can sense a hint of pear taste. Does anyone else notice that? Anyway, Pink Ladies are one of my favorite apples of all time. 12 Dec 2009 Tom, TEXAS, US, United States Ok. Pink ladies are great. BUT. the organic ones have a much more delicate and perfumey flavor.

The non-organics, while crisp, often range in flavor from tasteless to waxy. But A rock hard, very red, organic pink lady is all I need. That sounds like a rock lyric but it's not. But it should be. 05 Nov 2009 Lupe, DINUBA, CALIFORNIA, United States The Pink Lady is the best apple I have ever tasted. Our local grocery stores don't carry it anymore. I love it with peanut butter or cream cheese. It is the best. 14 Oct 2009 Niamh, IRELAND, Ireland Pink Lady apples are the reason I began eating apples. For years I had lived off Granny Smiths and had gotten sick of them. I loved the apples we grew in our garden but never found any supermarket variety that was worth the money until Pink Ladys. I have now expanded my tastes but Pink Ladys are still one of my favorites. Does anyone else remember the Pink Kiss apples that tasted the same and got into lots of trouble for breaking the trade rules? 03 Sep 2009 Lynda, United States I have fallen for the Pink Lady Apple. It is crisp, firm, very tasty and refreshing.

02 Sep 2009 Gatordave, DELRAY BEACH FL, United States Andrea: try your local costco: i am getting them down here in florida, but they are from argentina since it is winter down there. you get about 14 of them for $6 and they are huge 02 Sep 2009 Jon, KAUAI ,HAWAII, United States I found Pink Lady's at the Costco on Kauai. I agree with everyone as to the sweet, tart and crispy aspects of this apple. They are the best I've had. I used to like braeburns and Fuji's but now it's Pink Ladys all the way. I can't wait to make my Grandmothers apple dumplings with them! 30 Jun 2009 Morris, SUDBURY, ONTARIO, Canada What a pleasant surprise. The apple coloring and the tart, crisp taste are a winner. We are hopping that our local store will stock this product year round. 31 May 2009 David Christensen, MODESTO, CA., United States Sold these jems at Farmers' markets for several years. The best all around apple on the market.

A local business won the international pie contest in 2007 using this apple. 04 Apr 2009 Grace, MONTANA, United States I purchased one apple for my husband to taste test as we had never heard of Pink Lady before. He commented several times that it is certainly a good apple! As for me, I love them! Can't eat too many due to apple allergy, but so far haven't had any bad aches and pains from them! Thank you!!! 29 Mar 2009 Leona Briscoe, TEMPLE HILLS, MD, United States I was curious about the Pink Lady apple when I was ordering from Peapod. I am hooked on Red Delicous apples. I ordered my normal 3lb bag of Red Delicous and 1 pink Lady. Well I am eating as I write this comment and I must say its a bit too tart for my taste. I quess I am hooked on the sweetness of Red Delicious apples.

21 Feb 2009 Carol Vance, IOWA CITY IOWA, United States ARE THES APPLES THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE BOUGHT THEM , THEY ARE CRISP AND TART FOR EATING OR COOKING 01 Feb 2009 Elizabeth, ST. CHARLES,CHARLES CO, MO, United States I discovered Pink Lady apples back in 2003 at my local Wal Mart supercenter at the time. I was taken aback by the wonderful taste of them. I believe that their color and firmness attracted me to them becasue I like my apple crsip, and not grainy. It was certainly a pleasure for my taste buds when I tried it, and I have been eating them ever since. Every once in a while I will even find them for a bargain (the Cripps brand) at the Aldi store nearby. IT seems I can't find them right now, and will be searching for them when I go shopping. 22 Jan 2009 Paul Whitehouse, DERBY, ENGLAND, United Kingdom In England we grow some of the best apples in the world - mostly down to the amount of rain we have!!

I eat a huge amount of fruit - mainly apples that have a sharp taste - but having discovered 'Pink Lady' I don't each much else! The only other apple that comes close is the English 'Russet' - this has a super nutty flavour that is most unusual. Thank you for explaining the difference between 'Cripps Pink'. Keep chomping those apples!! 19 Jan 2009 Michael, SUNNYSIDE WASHINGTON, United States I'm in the Yakima Valley where the majority of our apples are grown. Based on what I hear, as well as my own taste, we only need three apple varieties. All of the following are crisp and juicy: 1. Like it tart = Granny Smith 2. Like it sweet yet complex = Jazz 3. Like it sweet and tart = Pink Lady Unless you are baking, which I know nothing about, stay with those three and all is good. 12 Jan 2009 Sandra Macmillan, TEXAS, United States I first tried this apple several years ago at a store that had foods from New Zealand, I believe it was. I've been hooked ever since. Everyone I let try them also seem to fall in love with them.

When they are unavailable, I'm beside myself. I did find some Honey Crisp late in the season that I was able to enjoy. I always thought that Cripp's Pink apples were a ripoff of the Pink Lady. I'm glad to get the reality straight. I've had an occassional Cripp's Pink that was good and now I know why. 01 Jan 2009 Sylvie, FRANCE, France I discovered this apple 3 years ago, I was not before that an apple person, but since then , I am looking forward every winter to find my lovely Pink Lady, and I am so happy when she is back in the shops, it s like I ve fiund my old friend back ...I do not think The Lady is too sweet , and it's why I like in her , this crunchy sweet and sour taste ...and personaly I think it s a shame to cook her ....;-D 01 Jan 2009 Jin Eyre, United Kingdom Me too!! I'm a non apple eater but the pink lady can tempt me at least twice a day. I love them.

02 Dec 2008 Adam Bigham, Michigan, United States The best ones I had were from a 3-lb. bag, labeled with the cultivar name 'Cripps Pink', and incidentally they were organically grown. The larger, fancy ones you individually select and pay premium price for, I've not been that thrilled about. I wonder if size is a factor, and the large ones just don't attain the soluble sugar levels as the small ones do. I really enjoyed the smaller ones. 01 Dec 2008 Debbie, FLORIDA, United States Only the best apple ever, and this from a non-apple eater. 29 Sep 2008 Terry, IL, United States I too, totally agree on the taste, texture,firmness and everything else you all have said about Pink Lady apples. I have been a devout Pink Lady eater for the last 2 years. My first was given to me at Christmas-time as part of a grab bag. I fell deeply in love with Pink Lady and have not eaten any other type of apple since. I, faithfully, eat at least one a day. The funny thing about this is: before then, I didn't eat apples at all!!!

(I didn't like the taste of apples.) I'm talking about over 40 years!! Now, not a day goes by without me having a Pink Lady. It's a great substitute for candy, or if you're having a case of the munchies. This quenches your thirst or removes that craving of just having to eat something. I really think I eat enough of Pink Lady apples to actually "keep the doctor away!!!" LONG LIVE PINK LADY!! 29 Sep 2008 Mark A.J. Rea, Jr., GREENVILLE SC, United States I have found that the Pink Lady variety is in my opinion one of the best apples I have ever experienced. For eating, cooking, and other reasons they are just superb!! As an executive chef, I have tried many varities, and this apple is one of my all time favorites. It's not that it beats out any other apple, as each variety has its own particular properties, but its crisp bite, tart/sweet flavor, and excellent storage properties are quite exceptional. I enjoyed it so much, that I have recently planted my own tree in my 1 acre back yard, and are looking forward to fruit in a few years.

The climate of the South Carolina upstate where I live should prove a great place for this particular variety to thrive. If any of you haven't tried it yet, you should, I know you'll enjoy it!! 19 Sep 2008 Alan, ROCHESTER, MN, United States Pink Lady is my wife's favorite apple. She claims the Cripps Pink is not as good. I said they were the same variety. I guess I was right but she may have a point as well. I also like them but they are nowhere near as good as Honeycrisp. 05 Sep 2008 Joanna Payen, ABINGDON, United Kingdom We had a tasting today at the Waitrose where I work involving three varieties of apples, Pink Lady, Estivale and Discovery. The Pink Lady was the apple that most comsumers said they would buy due to it's sweetness and the delicious depth of flavour. The Discovery was the apple that customers rated the least appealing in flavour with the Estivale seen as good but not up there with the Pink Lady. Having tried it myself, I agreed with the customers. A truly superbly flavoured apple!

05 Sep 2008 Linda H, MARYLAND, United States Something about those Granny Smith apples just gives me chills. I like the taste, but they have a terrible texture for me. It feels like my tongue is being assaulted. LOVE the Pink Lady! They only apple me kids will ASK for. They say it tastes like candy. 03 Sep 2008 Alex K, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, United Kingdom I agree with the majority - Pink Lady's are fantastic, and my favourite type of apple. However, they are 10x better chilled. Some apples aren't great when cold, but Pink Lady apples keep all their chracteristics (juicy, crunchy, sweet). Get them in the fridge!! 03 Sep 2008 Ian Fisher, LEEDS, United Kingdom I'm with you on this one Gary. My friend was constantly badgering me to try these pink lady apples. But they stand no where near to the high standards set by the deliciously crunchy and mouthwatering Granny Smith!! 14 Aug 2008 Gary Pringle, READING, ENGLAND, United Kingdom What a shame. These apples are so overrated!

My taste buds were so let down after all this hype. Im sticking to Granny Smiths, they are God like! 12 Aug 2008 Orange Pippin, United Kingdom Natalie, have a look at Santana, specifically developed to have low levels of allergenic compounds. 12 Aug 2008 Natalie Costa, LONDON, United Kingdom This is the ONLY apple that I am not allergic to so the sugar/chemical balance can't be a marketing ploy as there is something very special about this particular apple. All other varieties cause my mouth and throat to itch and swell but the Pink Lady doesn't, at first I believed it to be chemicals causing my reaction such as pesticides but obviously this is not the case. 06 Aug 2008 Paulette, PROPHETSTOWN, ILLINOIS USA, United States I purchased PINK Lady apples yesterday in a three pound net weight package at ALDI located in Sterling, IL. This package contains 2 1/2 inch dia. apples, perfect for munching. I'm baking a zucchini pie today and I'll be using three of these PINK Ladies in my pie along with the zucchini. Yummy!

04 Aug 2008 K, HAWAII, United States Just found these at the local Costco Warehouse store, they are just about the best apple I've ever had...I love the sweet/tart taste and crunch. 24 Jun 2008 Brian, EUDORA, KANSAS, United States we get pink lady apples at the community mercantile natural food market in lawrence, kansas. they are the best apple money can buy. love the tart, sweet, crunchy delight! 19 Jun 2008 Andrea, BUSHKILL PA, United States I found this page desperately looking for lady pink apples during the summer. I just discovered pink ladies by pure trial-error as I discover most produce. Their flavor is so unique and refreshing I made this fruit my favorite snack during the winter. Great for after running thirst, afternoon snack, fruit salads or while hiking. Apples were never in my shopping list until I tasted the pink ladies. While other apples are just common, grainy and plain I can't stop raving about the pink ladies to my girlfriends. What a shame I can't seem to find a place to buy them during the summer!

As far as marketing, never saw a commercial or read an ad, so you can certainly say that the apple's flavor sold by itself! 17 Jun 2008 Murray, DEVON, United Kingdom Tasty apple, I love its juicyness, bite, sweetness and acidicness (in that order!). Feel I can only afford them when they are on a special offer - helpful to have learnt why that is. This is great webpage. 11 Jun 2008 Roman Piwosz, KRAKÓW, POLAND, Poland first time I tested this apple in Turkey. I didnt know the name of aplle at this moment. But taste - amazing and exellent. 01 Jun 2008 Keith L. Spokes, NORTHAMPTON U.K., United Kingdom absolutely a great apple, even tho' the pips were growing inside the apple. I'm growing them on ! 26 May 2008 Yaron, ISRAEL, Israel My local grocery store owner recommended me the pink lady. I took three to check them out. It is was by far the best apple I have ever eaten. Since then, I am hooked.

I don't even bother buying the other brands. They are always the same high quality visual, feel, taste and smell. I don't know who thought of this combination first. But he is a damn genius :) 15 May 2008 Mrs Barbara Reynolds, COVENTRY ENGLAND, United Kingdom I have been eating Pink Lady Apples for well over a year and have bought them every week all through the winter and summer of 2007 and 2008. they never change in taste or firmness. If they stay the same, I will go, on buying for ever,or until they out- price themselves. Yours Barbara Reynolds. 14 May 2008 Dino Mantovani, AXAMS - AUSTRIA, Austria Close to my home town (Mantova - North Italy) a good friend of mine grows this apple. He has about 10.000 trees of Pink Lady. Personally I think this is one of the most delicious apple ever. I will try to graft this apple on my apple trees. 08 May 2008 Michelle, LOUISVILLE, KY, United States Best apple EVER!

I'm always very excited to see these gems in my local produce market, and very sad when they go out of season. I love the texture. They are not at all mealy, and perfectly sweet/tart. 17 Apr 2008 Anne Marie, NEW YORK, United States I just tasted Pink Lady for the first time and I do not like it. Its sweetness is akin to the taste of an artificial sweetner, which I don't like. I will never buy it again. 10 Apr 2008 Stacy, IL, United States When they're in season, I eat about 2 pounds of these a week. Now they're out of season and more expensive, and whenever I buy Braeburn or Fuji I am reminded of how much better Pink Ladies are... it's the tartness. 09 Apr 2008 Krista, OTTAWA, ON, Canada I've never been inspired to google my produce before so two thumbs up to this wonderful fruit which I've just discovered at our local market! 05 Apr 2008 Mary Smith, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, United States Makes some of the best applesauce!

31 Mar 2008 Miss C, HAMILTON, SCOTLAND, United Kingdom We love this apple!! It's pink blush is attractive and its succulent taste is devine! Go on the pinks!!! xxx 06 Mar 2008 Stewart, GOOLE UK, United Kingdom I actually work with apples and my fave one is the Pink Lady we also use Cripps Pink in some of our products even tho they are the same product pink lady has a much better taste and texture as well as the slight colour difference the cripps pink usually has a lot more green on it which is probably the reason for it not making pink lady standards but anyway im not an apple lover but pink lady made me eat a lot more yummy 28 Feb 2008 Jay, DELAWARE, United States Re: Sam from NJ As of today, our local Trader Joe's in Wilmington, DE has 2 or 3 lb bags of Pink Ladies for sale. They're sourced from a grower/packer in Washington state and are labeled 'Cripps Pink'. If your nearest TJ's doesn't have them, speak to the mgr. Or take a drive to Delaware where there's no Sales Tax!

19 Feb 2008 Peter Buus, Denmark I do love the all Pink Ladies. however, I am little in doubt what are the difference between Pink Lady, Cripps Pink and Crip's? Please clarify for me if you know any details 16 Feb 2008 Joe, MUNICH, Germany I have bought these several times in the store and find them delicious! They are very sweet and have something that reminds me of roses. I also like that they are very crisp and I have never had one that is mealy. 15 Feb 2008 Sam, NJ, United States Where can i by this apple in NJ? 06 Feb 2008 Marc, VANCOUVER, Canada Yum!!! I recently purchased some in a 2lb bag marketed under the Organic President's Choice label (of Loblaws). The closest to the Pink Lady's lovely texture and flavour are Ambrosia apples but they can get mealy like a lousy Delicous, if not fresh. While I haven't cooked with the Pink Lady I bet they would be superior in pies.

04 Feb 2008 Karen Levalley, BRYANTOWN, MARYLAND, United States This is by far one of the best apples I have ever had. Its crunchy, sweet and juicy. I tell all my friends about it and they are also becoming hooked like myself. 29 Jan 2008 Steve, MUDGEE, NSW,, Australia We have a Pink Lady apple tree that produces absolutely MASSES of fruit every year. It's heartbreaking that only about half of it becomes an acceptable eating apple. We are obviously spoiled for choice here because we don't consider it as nice as say the Fuji. we do agree with Suzette that it's even better than the Granny Smith as a cooking apple in say pies or apple muffins. You do have to wait a long time before they are completely ripe, otherwise they are very floury and acidic. By this time, half of them have fallen off the tree and are devoured by the rabbits.... 28 Jan 2008 Kelly, ATLANTA, GEORGIA USA, United States I love this apple. I tried it for the first time last week and I have been back to the store twice and have ate at least 7 of them.

My daughter loves that also, she said they are the best apples she has tasted.. EVER!! (She is 9 years old) 27 Jan 2008 Norah, ONTARIO, Canada No need for any more descriptions of the Pink Lady they have all been said, my supermarket doesn't always have them but yesterday, there they were I was so excited! They are by far the best apple I have ever eaten and will continue, of course to buy them. 23 Jan 2008 Ericka, CT, United States I am not usually an apple eater. Having said this and tasting just out of curiosity. I am now an regular Pink Lady Apple Fan!!! This apple is the most delicious apple I have ever tasted!!! 10 Jan 2008 Patricia Malone, TUCSON AZ, United States I have to agree that your assesment of the flavor of the Pink Lady is wrong. This is the most delicious apple I've ever eaten. I don't like real sweet apples, so have been eating Granny Smith until I saw the Pink Lady in Fry's grocery store last year, bought 6, ate them in 2 days and had to go buy more.

They are sweet yet tart, juicy, crisp but not hard. I was able to buy them until the end of October, and now the stores are starting to get them in again. I'm so glad someone thought to cross the Golden Delicious and Lady William to come up with this wonderful Pink Lady apple. 08 Jan 2008 Georgia, LONDON, United Kingdom I'm not the biggest fan of fruit (strange for a life-long vegetarian) but my children love most types of fruit. I have only recently bought Pink Lady, wanting to try something different to the children's usual organic Gala apple diet. I must say the entire family was surprised at how delicious the fruit is - I try to come up with a fancy description of the apple, but can now see why so many people on this site are describing the apple as crisp, juicy and sweet - because that is exactly what it is! My 4 year old daughter can't get enough of them (I have to ration them as they are ludicrously expensive!). As I previously mentioned I don't eat much fruit, but since discovering the Pink Lady, I have probably eaten more fruit in one week than I usually do in an entire month.

Pink Lady is a great way to get your kids (and fussy adults) to eat more fruit!! 06 Jan 2008 Jeffrey Meltzer, INDIANA,USA, United States These apples have the absolte best combination of texture and taste. An incredibly crunchy exterior and exquisite combo of tart and sweel make these the best apples I have tasted. Only Fuji apples when 1st available could compete. The past several years of Fuji crops seem a bit of a disaster though this past year has been much improved. 29 Dec 2007 Brad, NEW YORK, NY, United States Your assessment is surprisingly off. I would characterize myself as a real apple fanatic and have access to numerous varieties, and have probably sampled 25+ types. This apple is a winner. Unique, tangy, sweet and tart--not many like it. I think it deserves all the attention. OP: Fair enough - it is down to personal taste in the end. 29 Dec 2007 Denise, LOS ANGELES, United States I'm watching my sugar intake and I also need to increase vitamin C uptake, so I'm looking for apples that are particularly tart and less sweet.

I'm also interested in Heirloom fruits because I'd like to eat fruits that my genes evolved on. The pink Lady was a perfect balance between sweet and tart, the marketing techniques are turning me off a bit since I tend to rebel against establishment. I bought a bag of organic pink Lady's at Trader Joe's.... very affordable. This will be my last bag of pink lady because I'm looking for older heirloom varieties. Not too comfortable with fruits developed in this century. Denise 28 Nov 2007 Marisa, Australia Marketing aside, in hot climates, this apple, eaten straight from the fridge, is akin to a refreshing cold cider. It is tart, juicy and somehow sweet all at the same time. Never floury or dull, only pure, crispy apple goodness. Now living in London, I just wish I could buy them here! 14 Nov 2007 Paul Beatty, STOCKPORT, United Kingdom Just eaten my second Pink Lady. I took it at first for a Gala. I thought it had a very good balance of acid and sweetness with a solid crunch factor. The flavour is good though perhaps a little lightweight against a good Granny Smith or a Cox's.

The Golden delicious has very bad reputation in the UK, mainly I always felt because it was taken too late from the trees. Early Golden Delicious, when the apple was still green were a much better apple. I shall look forward to my next Pink Lady and will look out for Cripps Pink for comparison. 08 Nov 2007 Rachel, TEXAS, United States They are great. I was so happy to find an apple not as sweet as the delicious varieties and not as tart as the granny's. They are a perfect blend of sweet and tart. 06 Nov 2007 Brian, Denmark This is a fantastic apple! I must say this is my favourite apple. It is way better than other apples I've tried, it is juicy, sweet , fresh and crisp. It is really one of a kind. 01 Nov 2007 Randy Singer, SEATTLE, WA, United States This is probably my favorite apple. And I live in Washington State, so I get to eat a lot of Apples. It is consistently good. The Pink Ladies are definately better than the Cripps Pinks.

21 Oct 2007 Suzette, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, United States I wanted to bake an apple pie, but I wanted to see which apple really was the best. I bought each variety available in the store (about 6), and found that as far as the raw apples went, the Pink Lady was even better than the Pippin or Granny Smith, though I did like the Jazz and Gala too. Anyway, I made the pie using the Pink Lady apples. It was outstanding. I highly recommend it. I only wish I could get Cox's apples here in the US. They would make great pies too. 14 Oct 2007 Gillian Parry, NORTHAMPTON, United Kingdom delicious,the best. 02 Oct 2007 Dee, United States This is the best apple I have ever had. I love the texture and the full flavor. They have definitely become a staple in my fruit drawer. 28 May 2007 David, GEORGIA, United States Best apple I ever had!

Heard that often, shared it often with customers in my small health food store, where I just sell Pink Ladies and Fujis 17 May 2007 Freda, United Kingdom Last week for the first time ever I purchase Pink Lady Apples - WOW from the very first bite I was won over. They not only look delicious and full of flavour they are such a beautifully crisp but not hard apple with loads of sweet juice and so full of flavour that I have bought them again. They will certainly become a regular feature of the fruit bowl in our home." 02 Apr 2007 Tom, United Kingdom The Pink Lady apple's appearance on the Spanish market has proven to be a refreshing arrival. One looks forward to its appearance with elan. Since it doesn't seem to be in the shops for very long, one brings home bags of them to enjoy while one can. It is one of the most seductive apples we know. Its attractive colour matches it's perfect inner life - highly aromatic with each sweet, juicy, barely tart bite offering a delightful leap of confidance for the tastebuds. One can rely on it for its consistant almost perfume-like scent, exceptional taste and firm-but-not-hard texture.

Pink Lady never disappoints. It delivers all it promises. 29 Mar 2007 Ryan, ALABAMA, United States I have noticed that the sourness of this apple wanes after they sit out for a while and become more ripe, but I never did think they tasted more than a tad-bit sour anyway. The sweetness is what is pronounced to me, and the texture. Nonetheless, they are juicy, crisp yet not hard, they last a long time and are indeed one of our favorite apple varieties yet here in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. We used to be hooked on Fuji apples, but not since Pink Ladies showed up! Galas are another one of our favorites 23 Mar 2007 Jg, TENNESSEE, United States I just had my first Sonja apple. It was really different and very sweet.

I still like Pink Lady best of all 13 Mar 2007 Mark, PALM DESERT, CA, United States Some great information for a truly great apple… I haven’t had any apples in quite a while, but this apple has renewed my taste." 09 Feb 2007 Honey, CORFU, GREECE, Greece I was given a Pink Lady apple as a gift from my boyfriend. When I got home and sat down to eat it, I was so surprised by it! It's what an apple should be like. But, very seldom is. I told him about it the next day, and we went to the Alpha Beta store and bought some more. We have them every morning now, and as we eat them we contemplate where they may have come from and what makes them so good. So, today I went online to look them up and found your website. Thanks for a chance to talk about them. They are the best apples we've ever tasted. I come from Northern California in mendocino where we had some very good apples, especially Golden Delicious.

My boyfriend comes from England where he longingly remembers some of the best apples." 02 Feb 2007 Bob, TEXAS, United States My wife & I enjoyed your article very much. We are both big fans of the “Pink Lady”, and were shocked to read that you’re “not so sure the flavour is quite up there with the best modern varieties”. For us, the apple’s visual attractiveness may have been what we first noticed. But its refreshing sweet & sour taste is what continues to fascinate us. It’s hard to imagine a better tasting apple 01 Feb 2007 Tom B., United States I just picked up a few of these at our local market after seeing them for the first time. They were visually attractive and tasted as good as I hoped. Fresh and crispy, tart and sweet. I found it very pleasant to eat and quickly nibbled it down to a tiny core. Two thumbs up!! They will be riding in my lunch pail frequently. 01 Jan 2007 Vivian, CALIFORNIA, United States We very much agree with what is written as far as the flavor of the Pink Lady Apple.

I just bought some for the first time in a local grocery store here in California. Before my husband knew it was a 'mixed breed' he commented that its flavor was like a cross between a Delicious apple and a Green apple, sweet, yet tart. He very much likes that flavor of the this apple, as well as the fact the flesh is crisp and juicy 15 Best Types of Apples - Apple Varieties To Cook With—Delish.com 2 Of 15 Fuji Apples Originally grown in Japan, the Fuji apple is a hybrid of two American red apples that is known for its sweetness. Whether you're using it to cook, bake, or even make apple sauce, you'll find you need to add little to no extra sugar to your dish. The Fuji apple also has a notably longer shelf life than other apples, which makes it the perfect choice if you need a long-lasting fresh fruit. Pink Lady v the British apple - BBC News BBC News Pink Lady v the British apple 21 October 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel National Apple Day marks the height of the British season, but are home-grown varieties in danger from vigorously marketed foreign rivals like Pink Lady and Jazz, asks Sebastian Oake.

How many people will be popping down to the shops today for an old-fashioned apple? Maybe some Cox's Orange Pippin, Egremont Russet or Worcester Pearmain? But you'll be lucky to find more than one or two traditional British varieties - those that were originally bred in the UK and are still grown on British soil. These are in danger of becoming dwindling heritage curiosities, ousted from both shops and orchards by new names. Sales of Cox, Russet and Worcester have been falling year-on-year, while Gala and Braeburn have been rising. Gala, with its spin-off Royal Gala, is now the biggest-selling eating apple grown in the UK and total sales, including imports, are more than four times that of Cox. But it's an apple of New Zealand origin. Braeburn too was first grown in New Zealand but now has a foot in the door of British orchards. Image caption 2013 has produced a bumper harvest season for English apples And two more recently developed varieties from Down Under are set to complete the takeover of the market. Jazz is another New Zealand apple, produced in the 1980s by crossing Gala and Braeburn.

Trial plantings began in England in 2002 with volume production achieved by 2007. Pink Lady was bred in Australia in 1973 as a cross between Lady Williams and Golden Delicious. It became available in British shops in the early 1990s. Buyer's guide to British apples About 2,300 kinds bred in the UK - two types: eating apples and culinary (cooking) apples Eaters are sweeter - examples include Granny Smith, Cox's Orange Pippin and Golden Delicious Culinary apples are larger and more acidic - Bramley is most popular British example Most commercial fruit picked under-ripe and put into controlled atmosphere storage for as long as six months Best fruit is tree-ripened and recently picked More detail from BBC Food Gala, Braeburn, Jazz and Pink Lady - the Antipodean Four - are now increasingly dominating apple shelves in the UK, but why? Tastes are changing, says Adrian Barlow, chief executive of English Apples & Pears, a trade association for the industry. "People want sweeter apples, they want a crunchier texture and they want a good skin finish.

That's why many new varieties have become successful." English Apples & Pears represents the bulk of the commercial orchard acreage in England. Its members currently grow about 25 apple varieties. Of those just nine are what might be called "old English". Barlow looks back to when the UK joined the Common Market in the 1970s. The door was opened to imports of Granny Smith and Golden Delicious, which took market share from Cox. Now these two are themselves in decline, victims also of the Antipodean Four. Worldwide Fruit, a marketing and distribution company, controls the Jazz brand in the UK. Commercial director Steve Maxwell says: "There is definitely a long-term trend - the market for Cox is declining. Pink Lady and Jazz are consistent. Week in, week out, they always deliver on flavour." The shift towards Pink Lady and Jazz certainly isn't about price. Pink Lady can be anything up to twice the price of Cox. In Tesco last week, Braeburn was £1.95/kg, Cox £1.75/kg and Pink Lady £3.50/kg. Some believe that lack of choice in supermarkets is behind the shift in tastes.

Among those who are scathing is Common Ground, a charity that champions local distinctiveness. It set up National Apple Day in 1990. Apple recipes from BBC chefs Pork, apple and fennel sausage rolls "Supermarkets say they're responsive to consumer demand but I don't know how that operates," says Adrian Cooper, director of Common Ground. "If the range available in the shops is limited, then how do we express our demand? It's very difficult to know if the change in the market is due to changes in consumer taste or whether it's driven by a different force." There's no doubt that some apples are more profitable to produce than others. A single Gala tree reportedly produces a higher yield than native English varieties and a much higher proportion of Gala fruit passes as Class I fruit than Cox. The apples are just the right size, shape and colour to get top price. Supermarkets rarely sell Class II. There's little question too that in today's all-year-round market, supermarkets prefer not to fiddle about. For them, it's easier to place a contract with a single distribution company able to supply the same apple whatever the time of year, using different growing regions around the world in rotation.

Worldwide Fruit can supply Royal Gala, Braeburn, Jazz and Pink Lady, 12 months a year. By contrast, it can supply Worcester Pearmain only in September. One huge factor in the snakes-and-ladders world of apples is the degree to which a variety is marketed and the muscle behind it. This is where Jazz and Pink Lady differ from many other varieties. To be accurate, Jazz and Pink Lady are not apple varieties but commercial brands. Jazz is the trademark brand name for the variety Scifresh. It was developed through a collaboration between Enza, formerly the New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board, and Plant & Food Research, a New Zealand research institute, and can only be grown under licence. In the UK it is controlled by Worldwide Fruit, itself part owned by Enza. More from the Magazine Who names a child Apple? Pink Lady is also a trademark - the actual variety is Cripps Pink. The brand is owned and licensed by Apple and Pear Australia. It is grown, with permission, in a range of countries but not in the UK. UK growers are not allowed to grow it because the trademark holder is worried the climate will not do it justice. The effort put into pushing brands like Pink Lady is phenomenal.

The apple has a website, Facebook page and Twitter account. Women dressed up as apples have been targeting people at London stations and there has been a tie-in with Great Ormond Street Hospital. There is a logo for the apple, an official slogan ("so much more than an apple") and even the Pink Lady Club to sign up to. Through that you can access a chatroom, events and in-store promotions and, in a sign that much of the marketing is targeting children, the Pink Lady Club provides party packs (including the "Pink Lady apple song"), activity sheets and kids' recipes. Parents can even upload a picture of their child eating a Pink Lady apple to the Pink Lady website. Image caption The Pink Lady brand is backed up by a sophisticated marketing campaign In 2011 the people behind the Pink Lady brand promotion won an award from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. It's worth noting too that in all official material relating to the brand, the words Pink Lady come with an inseparable R in a circle reminding us all that this is Pink Lady® and someone's commercial property. Even the slogan "so much more than an apple" is trademarked.

It all sounds a world away, and perhaps it is, from the classic image of an old English orchard. Follow @BBCNewsMagazine on Twitter and on Facebook Apples For Kids | Lil Snappers Braeburn Crisp and juicy Stemilt apples are available in Lil SnappersTM packages all year long. These apples come from Washington State, where the very best apples are grown. Apples naturally grow big and small on trees, and we select the best kid-sized apples for our fun Lil Snappers packs. Lil Snappers are available in many different apple varieties and flavors – from super sweet Fuji all the way to tart Granny Smith. Your favorites like Gala, Honeycrisp, Piñata!®, and Pink Lady® brand are here too. Enjoy them right out of the bag or in one of our delicious apple recipes . Braeburn – Frupak Skip to primary navigation Braeburn A true New Zealand apple found as a seedling in the Braeburn area of the Nelson district, South Island of New Zealand. New Zealand Braeburn is without doubt the best in the world. Braeburn flowers early in the spring and is harvested mid-late autumn giving ample time for the wonderful flavour to develop.

A firm juicy apple with a beautifully balanced sweet to sour taste. red strains of Braeburn, have been developed which tend to have a slightly sweeter flavour. Some of these include, Aurora™, Hillwell, Lochbuie, Mahana Red and Eve. Availability Apples | BC Tree Fruits BC Tree Fruits Apples This apple is a homegrown original and we’re pretty proud of it around here. It was discovered by the Mennells (see Our Growers ) in the 1990s as a chance seedling. No one really knows its parentage. But the original orchard was full of Jonagolds and had previously been home to both Golden Delicious and Red Delicious trees. Not only is this variety beautiful but it’s also versatile, making it a favourite in both lunchboxes and the pie dish. Crisp, sweet, and aromatic, it has a combination of red stripes over a creamy yellow background that produces an attractive pink blush. Usage: The flesh of Ambrosia apples is slow to turn brown, making them especially suited for eating on their own and in salads. They’re also great for use in pies and baking – in fact, you’ll need less sugar than usual because they’re so sweet.

Availability: Harvested in late September, they’re available from late September to April or May. Braeburn Apples A New Zealand native, the Braeburn is an excellent keeping apple with a sweet yet tart flavour and firm, crisp, juicy flesh. Its shape is slightly oval, and its colouring is red on a green background. Usage: They’re superb apples for eating fresh or using in salads. Also excellent in pies and sauces. Availability: Harvested in early October, they’re available late October through March. Fuji Apples Originating in Japan, the Fuji is a cross between a Red Delicious and a lesser-known variety called Ralls Janet. It’s super sweet with firm, crisp flesh that gives you a satisfying crunch. And who doesn’t love a satisfying crunch? The Fuji has red stripes over a yellow-green background and it’s a big one – about the size of a softball. Usage: Fuji apples are excellent for eating on their own or in salads. They’re also great for baking and desserts because they hold their shape well. Naturally sweet, you’ll find you need less sugar. Availability: Harvested in mid October, they’re available late October through to May. Golden Delicious Apples The Golden Delicious apple is a beloved classic.

And for good reason. This variety has a rich, unique flavour, a lovely golden colour, and medium-firm flesh. Some call it one of the finest salad and dessert apples ever grown. (We can’t take sides on this issue, as all the other apples will get jealous.) Originally found as a chance seedling on a farm in West Virginia in 1905, the Golden Delicious has gone on to be a favourite around the world. Usage: Golden Delicious apples are great for eating on their own or in salads, but they’re also perfect for pies, sauces and for baking. Naturally sweet, you’ll find you need less sugar. Availability: Harvested in mid September, they’re available from late September to June. Granny Smith Apples Tangy, tart and oh-so tasty, Granny Smith apples are a gorgeous colour of green. They have a slighter harder texture and are just a little less sweet than other apples. Starting as a chance seedling in Australia in 1868, they’re thought to have been a hybrid of the European Wild Apple and a domestic apple. Usage: Granny Smiths are great for eating on their own and in salads as the flesh doesn’t turn brown as quickly as some other varieties.

While a raw Granny Smith is tart and tangy, once baked they’re much sweeter – which makes them ideal for cooking. Availability: Harvested in early October, they’re available from late October through to May. Honeycrisp The Honeycrisp earned its name from being sweet as honey and extraordinarily crisp. A cross between Macoun and Honey Gold, Honeycrisps are jumbo sized, with mostly red colouring over a yellow background. Usage: Honeycrisp apples are excellent for eating on their own, in salads, sauces, and baking. Availability: Harvested in early September, they’re available October through December. Hyslop This large crab apple of unknown origin was first recorded in 1869. It has dark red skin with purple overtones and is sometimes spelled Hislop. Usage: Hyslops have a tangy, astringent flavour, perfect for making jelly, pickling or baking spiced crab apples. Availability: Harvested in late July, they’re available September through June. Jonagold Apples Large in size – and in fabulousness – Jonagold are a cross between Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples. They are firm, crisp, crunchy and sweet.

Usage: Great for just eating or adding to salads, these apples cook firm and also make scrumptious pies. Availability: Harvested in late September, they’re available October through March. McIntosh Apples Back in 1811 John McIntosh stumbled across a chance seedling in his orchard. He transplanted it. It flourished. And thus his name was immortalized as a favourite tree fruit. Often shortened to Mac, these firm, crispy apples have a greenish overtone with a distinctive red “cheek.” They boast a rich, tangy flavour, an alluring aroma and their small to medium size makes them lunchbox perfect. Usage: McIntosh apples are great for eating on their own, adding to salads, or cooking in pies, but they’re really well known for the pink-tinted applesauce that they make. (Note: if you’re using them in pies, you’ll need to use a thickener.) Availability: Harvested in late August, they’re available from September through to May. Nicola Apples With nearly 8,000 apple varieties in the world, you’d think people would be blasé about yet one more. But that’s not the case with the Nicola.

Large, sweet and crisp, with a taste profile as refined as its name, the Nicola is already a favourite among foodies. Cultivated locally using natural methods, it’s distinctive for its cherry red blush over a greenish yellow background as well as for its long, elegant, and highly flexible stem. It also boasts an outstanding shelf life: up to five months without losing texture or juiciness. Usage: The Nicola apple is a fantastic eating apple, yet also exquisite in salads, sauces and pies. Availability: January through late Spring. Pink Lady Apples When you think of an apple, this is the one that probably pops into your head. The Red Delicious is officially classed as a “sweet" apple, but it also has a certain pleasing tartness. Its flesh is highly flavoured, crisp and juicy when eaten raw. The variety started as a chance seedling in Iowa in the 1880s and is especially popular in North America. Usage: Red Delicious apples are best eaten on their own, in a salad or used raw in other dishes. Availability: Harvested in late September, they’re available from October through to July. Royal Gala Apples Yes, it would seem even apples have royalty.

Presenting the Royal Gala – a crisp, firm, bright red or orange patterned fruit with a yellow background. Small to medium sized with a thinner skin, this sweet, succulent apple is a cross between a Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange Red. Originating in New Zealand in the 1920s, it’s a favourite around the world. Usage: Royal Galas are best eaten on their own or in a salad. But they’re also good for pies, baking and sauces. Availability: Harvested in late August, they’re available from September through to May. Spartan Apples The Spartan apple was the first new breed of apple created by the Pacific Agri-food Research Centre in Summerland. So let’s give it up to the Okanagan once again for bringing the world a fabulous tree fruit. A little smaller, with snowy-white flesh and dark red skin, these crunchy, sweet apples are great in lunch boxes. And in briefcases. And in purses. And…well, you get the idea. Usage: Spartans are excellent all-purpose apples, perfect for eating on their own or in salads, pies and sauces. Availability: Harvested in late September, they’re available from October through to July.

Sunrise Apples The perfect blend of sweet and tart, Sunrise apples are one of the first varieties to be harvested each year. That’s why many people refer to them as “summer apples.” The Sunrise rose out of the Okanagan valley, being yet another delectable tree fruit from the Pacific Agri-food Research Centre in Summerland. Usage: Sunrise apples are excellent all-purpose apples, perfect for eating on their own or for use in pies, baking and sauces. Availability: Harvested in early August, they’re available from August through to September. Washington Apple Commission Honeycrisp Crisp and Distinctly Sweet The Honeycrisp apple’s name says it all! Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy, this popular apple features a beautiful bright red skin mottled with pale green. Its complex flavor is subtly tart, and is a versatile ingredient for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. As a snack, Honeycrisp apples burst with juice with every bite, and they are also a delicious addition to salads, pies, sauces, and baked goods. Uses: snacking, salads, baking, beverages, pies, sauce History: Cripps Pink | Superfresh Growers Bright flavor, honey and a hint of butteriness with subtle acidic finish.

Flavor Pairings: This popular apple among the newer varieties has a bright flavor with a touch of butteriness that makes it a great option for many culinary uses. The Pink Lady apple pairs particularly well with savory ingredients, such as onion, chili peppers, dill thyme, pink peppercorns and cheeses. Among cheeses, milder types such as Monterey Jack and medium cheddar pair particularly well with Pink Lady, as do seasoned cheeses such as Boursin. Rose wine, a summertime tradition, is a great partner for Pink Lady apples. Preparation Ideas: Stuff chicken breasts with slices of Pink Lady apple and fontina cheese before baking. Add finely diced Pink Lady apple to a salsa of sweet onion, fresh chilies, tomato and cilantro to serve with corn chips or spoon over grilled halibut. Bake Pink Lady apples whole with a simple filling of chopped hazelnuts, orange zest, honey and butter for a simple dessert.

Question: Pink Lady and Braeburn are types of which fruit?
Answer: Apple