Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Heirloom Apples

• Generally you would choose apples that are free of bruises and have a healthy shine to them; however, heirloom apples tend to have scaring and are not as “shelf pretty” but as just as good.
• Store apples in the fridge for optimum shelf life and crispness.
• California apples are just starting so it’s best to get them soon as these are the fresh picked.
• Be gentle with Macintosh, Golden Delicious and Gravenstein apples as these bruise easier than other varieties.
• The best apples to use for pies are the Pippin and the Granny Smith as these are firm and hold up well.

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Robbie Sigona is our produce buyer. He works with local farmers and scours the market for the very best in fresh fruits and vegetables – some of you won’t find anywhere else.