"rmg" > wrote in message
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> "Doug Kanter" > wrote in message
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>> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
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>> > In article > ,
>> > "rmg" > wrote:
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>> >> I bought some apples on sale - Gala apples - which are rather small
>> >> and
>> >> hard
>> >> with tough skins and a tasteless flesh. They are very fibrous so
> they're
>> >> useful for that. What can I do to improve them? Would they become more
>> >> inspirational if I cooked them and added something? I don't really
>> >> want
>> >> to
>> >> add sugar to them. Thanks for any suggestions.
>> >>
>> >> - rox
>> >
>> > I don't know the purported characteristics of that variety (keeping
>> > quality, good for eating, sauce, pie, baking, etc.)
>>
>> From http://www.fowlerfarms.com/apple_varieties.htm:
>> "Gala, a new variety developed in New Zealand. It's got the mild flavor
> that
>> "picky eaters" prefer and a striking bright yellow-red color that
>> attracts
>> the eye."
>>
>> You'll notice that this company can find something interesting to say
> about
>> almost all their other apples, but not Gala. Mild flavor for picky
>> eaters?
>> But, it sounds like a pretty apple, perfect for putting in a bowl for art
>> class students to paint pictures of. :-)
>
> I really like good Gala apples. But these aren't. Thanks everyone for your
> suggestions. Perhaps some baked apple slices with cinnamon.
>
> cheers
>
> rox

Try Cortlands if you can find them. They'll change your life. There's simply
nothing like a Cortland apple at this time of year.