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Seasons/Availability
Grown in both the southern and northern hemisphere, Gala Apples are available year round.
Current Facts
A cross between Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange Red, the Gala apple is currently one of the most extensively grown apples in the world. It has an impressive lineage, being related as well to both the Delicious and Cox Orange Pippin varieties. It is also parent to several varieties such as the Jazz, Royal Gala and Pacific Rose.
Description/Taste
Gala apples are covered in a thin yellow to orange skin, highlighted with pink to red stripes that vary in hue dependent upon the apples maturity. Their dense flesh is creamy yellow and crisp, offering a mildly sweet flavor and flora aroma. Gala’s that are allowed to reach the peak of their sweetness on the tree will have a deeper red hue and a slightly sweeter flavor.
Nutritional Value
Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones.
Applications
The delicate flavor and texture of the Gala apple shines in fresh preparations. They are perfect for use in fruit, green and chopped salads. Add diced gala to fruit salsas and chutneys. Slice and add to burgers, paninis and crostinis. Their sweet flavor becomes milder when cooked making them perfect in baked preparations when paired with stronger flavored apples such a Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Pippin and Mutsu. The flavor of pears, winter squash, onions, pecans, turkey, curry, brie, cheddar and Swiss cheese complement Gala apples.
Geography/History
Gala apples were developed in New Zealand in 1934 by apple breeder J.H. Kidd. Commercial distribution began in both Europe and the United States in the 1980’s. Gala apples grow well in both warm and cold climates and as result can be found growing in apple growing regions across the globe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Wine Steals Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-295-1188 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Good Thyme Catering | San Diego CA | 619-764-3813 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| The Chef 4 U 2 Have | San Diego CA | 619-517-4383 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| WKM Group (John King) | San Diego CA | 619-255-7107 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Heights Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-302-8178 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Gro Café | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Leroy's Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gala Apples. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Citrus and Candy |
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Flourless Apple and Almond Tea Cake |
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