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Description/Taste

Pink Lady® apples are a small to medium-sized varietal, averaging 6 to 8 centimeters in diameter, and generally have a round appearance, sometimes displaying a slightly asymmetrical shape with a slanted base. The apple’s skin is glossy, smooth, thin, and chewy, with prominent lenticels scattered across the surface. The skin also showcases a yellow-green hue, covered in large patches of bright pink to red blush, growing darker where the surface was exposed to longer periods of sunlight. Underneath the surface, the flesh is fine-grained, firm, and aqueous with a dense and crisp consistency. The flesh is slow to oxidize, retaining its white hue for extended periods, and contains a fibrous central core filled with dark brown, oval seeds. Pink Lady® apples contain high acidity and sugar levels, contributing to the apple’s initially tart taste followed by a sweet and floral, honeyed finish. The apple’s acidity also develops a refreshing and bright, “fizz-like” sensation on the palate, creating an effervescent aftertaste.

Seasons/Availability

Pink Lady® apples are harvested in the late fall through early winter. The apples are known for their extended storage capabilities and will stay fresh in professionally controlled coolers from the fall through early summer.

Current Facts

Pink Lady® apples, botanically classified as Malus domestica, are a late-season variety belonging to the Rosaceae family. The pink-blushed apples were developed in Australia in the 1980s and were selected as a commercial variety for their unique coloring, crisp flesh, and bright, sweet, and tangy flavor. Pink Lady® apples were the first apple cultivar trademarked with a specific brand name. The apple’s varietal name is Cripps Pink, named after their breeder John Cripps, but among the Cripps Pink apples released to consumer markets, the highest quality apples are labeled under the proprietary marketing name Pink Lady®. Growers must obtain a license to cultivate and sell apples under the Pink Lady® brand name, and each Pink Lady® apple must be grown under specific conditions to produce a quality apple. Approximately 65% of the Pink Lady® apples grown worldwide do not pass the licensed name’s rigorous requirements, as the fruits are measured according to their sugar to acid ratio, skin coloring, and lack of surface imperfections. Pink Lady® apple orchards are also meticulously maintained to meet quality standards. The apple trees are spaced to provide ample sunlight, and top branches are pruned to reveal more of the apple’s skin to develop the fruit’s signature pink blush. Pink Lady® apples require over 200 days to mature, one of the first apple trees to blossom in orchards and one of the last trees harvested in the late fall. Pink Lady® apples marked a new era of apple branding, paving the way for many modern cultivars to be sold under licensed names. Presently, Pink Lady® apples are a multi-purpose cultivar favored for fresh eating and cooking, and the fruits are sold worldwide as a premium variety. It is important to note that the apples retailed under the Pink Lady® brand name may also be slight variants of the classic apple, known as rosy glow, the lady in red, barnsby, and ruby pink apples. These apples are still grown under strict regulations and only display slight flavor nuances, appearing almost identical to standard Pink Lady® apples.

Nutritional Value

Pink Lady® apples are a good source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract and vitamin C to strengthen the immune system while reducing inflammation. The apples also provide potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, calcium to build strong bones and teeth, iron to develop the protein hemoglobin to transport oxygen through the bloodstream, and other amounts of nutrients, including boron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and zinc.

Applications

Pink Lady® apples have a crisp, sweet, and tangy flavor suited for fresh and cooked culinary preparations. The apples are popularly consumed straight, out of hand, and are valued for their effervescent taste. The fruit’s crisp nature also lends itself to salads and cheese boards, and the flesh is slow to oxidize, maintaining the sliced apple’s white appearance. In Australia, Pink Lady® apples are one of the primary apple cultivars for pre-packaged apple slices. The fruits can also be chopped for salsa, slaws, fruit bowls, and grain bowls, sliced and sprinkled as a topping over tacos, thinly cut and placed on flatbreads, stuffed into sandwiches, or blended into granita as a fresh dessert. In addition to raw preparations, Pink Lady® apples retain their shape and naturally sweet flavor when baked. The apples are frequently incorporated into sweeter preparations, including tarts, cakes, pies, muffins, clafoutis, and scones, layered into tiramisu, poached in wine with warm spices, or stuffed with dried fruits and nuts and baked whole. Pink Lady® apples can also be utilized in savory recipes, complementing roasted meats, root vegetables, and grains. The fruits can be minced and stuffed into dumplings, skewered onto kebabs and grilled, cooked into mince pies, quesadillas, and stuffing, or folded into ground meat for added flavor. The apples can also be pureed into applesauce, showcasing a light pink hue, or they can be simmered into preserves, apple butter, or syrups. Pink Lady® apples pair well with meats such as steak, poultry, pork, and turkey, seafood, nuts including pecans, walnuts, and almonds, cheeses such as swiss, gorgonzola, goat, cheddar, feta, and Monterey jack, lemongrass, fruits including watermelon, coconut, strawberry, and mango, salted caramel, vanilla, and dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, and cherries. Whole, unwashed Pink Lady® apples will keep for two weeks when stored in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer. In professional cold storage, the apples can be kept for extended lengths of time year-round.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Pink Lady® apples were named after a cocktail in a 20th-century novel. Apple breeder John Cripps learned of the name Pink Lady from his favorite book, The Cruel Sea, written by Nicholas Monsarrat. The 1951 novel follows the lives of naval sailors at sea during World War II. The plotline depicts the daily struggles of crossing the rough Atlantic while under the pressures of war and documents the mental and physical challenges that each sailor must face every day. In one part of the novel, the protagonist savors a cocktail known as the “Pink Lady.” John Cripps was inspired by the book and named his pink-blushed apple variety after the cocktail. Outside of the fictional novel, Pink Lady cocktails have been made by mixologists since the 1920s. The cocktails have traditionally been comprised of egg whites, grenadine, and gin, but some mixologists believe the original Pink Lady cocktail may have also contained applejack, a strong spirit made from apples. In the modern-day, mixologists have created contemporary interpretations of the Pink Lady cocktail, with some versions even incorporating Pink Lady® apple slices or juice into the beverage.

Geography/History

Pink Lady® apples were developed by John Cripps, an English horticulturist who moved to Western Australia to work for the Department of Agriculture. Cripps spent many years crossing various types of apples, and in the 1970s, he performed a natural cross between an Australian apple known as lady williams with the famous American golden delicious apple. The apples developed from that cross showcased a unique, pink-blushed appearance, crisp flesh, and a sweet-tart flavor and were selected as a new commercial cultivar in 1989, named Cripps Pink, after the breeder. Throughout the late 20th century, the best Cripps Pink apples with a balanced sugar-acid ratio and bright coloring were separated from the rest of the apples and were sold commercially under the licensed name Pink Lady®, a registered trademark of Apple and Pear Australia Ltd. This distinction allowed for consumers to expect a consistent quality level and growers could sell the specialty apples at premium prices. Pink Lady® apples were also introduced to the United States in the 1990s and were licensed to growers under the supervision of Brandt’s Fruit Trees. Today Pink Lady® apples are grown commercially in Washington in the United States and are cultivated in regions worldwide with a warm climate and long growing season. Pink Lady® apples are produced in Europe, specifically France, Italy, and Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America, and Mexico. When in season, the apples are found through distributors, grocers, and farmer’s markets.

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Pink Lady® Apples. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Washington Post		Apple Pie Parfaits
Rawberry Fields		Apple, Beetroot & Ginger Juice
Call Me Cupcake		Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Sauce
Pink Lady Apples		Apple and Almond Pie
Adore Foods		Apple Crisp Stuffed Baked Apples with Butterscotch Sauce
The Lemon Bowl		Spelt Salad with Apples, Cheddar and Scallions
Herb and Flour		Pink Lady® Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake
Woolworths		Potato and Apple Rosti
Real Foods		Tofu and Apple Stuffed Bell Pepper
Pink Lady Apples		Pink Lady® Apple and Plum Cake

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Stirring Stew		Bright Lentil Salad With Apples, Fennel, and Herbs
Eats Well with Others		Caramel Apple Smoked Gouda Galette
SugarMama Baking Co.		Deep Dish Apple Pie
Pinch of Yum		Healthy Cinnamon Sugar Apple Muffins
Love & Olive Oil		Blackberry Applesauce
Pink Lady Apples		Pink Lady® Apple and Rhubarb Tart
Marley Spoon		Pink Lady Apple Crisp
Joy of Kosher		Triple a Salad - Asparagus and Apples
Neurotic Mommy		The Easiest Apple Galette
Fine Cooking		Pumpernickel Stuffing with Apples, Onions and Caraway
Favorite Family Recipes		Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip
Fine Cooking		Cider-Glazed Turnips & Apples with Sage & Bacon
Stemilt World famous Fruit		Cauliflower, Caramelized Apple and Red Onion
Anna Can Do It!		Pink Lady Apple Blondies
Vegan Heaven		Crockpot Oatmeal with Apple and Cinnamon
Kumquat		Grain-Free Cinnamon Roll Caramel Apple Pie
Handle The Heat		How to Make Apple Roses
Sweetish.co		Pink Lady Apple Galette with Sea Salt
Running to the Kitchen		Apple Lentil Stuffed Acorn Squash
The Lemon Bowl		Quinoa with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Apples and Scallions
Alaska from Scratch		Maple Dijon Potatoes with Apples and Chicken Sausage
Woolworths		Scandinavian Seared Salmon with Apples Salad
Pink Lady Apples		Baked Apples
Deliciously Sprinkled		Baked Apple Chips
The Bojon Gourmet		Buckwheat Hazelnut Brown Butter Cake, Cider Glazed Apples
UpRoot Kitchen		Sweet Potato & Apple Hash
Kitchen Konfidence		Apple & Quince Sparkler
Good Food		Warm Salad of Roasted Pumpkin, Apple and Rocket
That Vegan Dude		Apple and Tofu Breakfast Bagle
Relish		Applesauce Breakfast Parfait
Heartbeet Kitchen		Creamy Autumn Chicken Salad with Apples & Pecans
Olivia's Cuisine		Poulet Valee D' Auge (Creamy Chicken with Apples
Relish		Pork Meatloaf with Apples and Sage
Life Made Sweeter		Apple Pie
The Kitchen is My Playground		Kale & Apple Salad with Honey
Fearless Dining		Gluten Free French Apple Cakes
Paleo Running Mama		Caramelized Sweet Potato Apple Hash Browns
Love Food		Chicken, Fenland Celery and Pink Lady Apple Stir Fry
Yankee Kitchen Ninja		Savory Sausage & Apple Bread Pudding
Very EATalian		Pink Winter Salad with Radicchio, Prosciutto, Pink Lady Apple, Asiago Cheese & Roasted Pine Nuts
Fifteen Spatulas		Pink Lady Apple Sauce with Cardamom and Cinnamon
Kevin is Cooking		Matchstick Apple and Celery Salad

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Mariner's Farmers Market Near Newport Coast, California, United States
About 22 days ago, 3/04/23
Sharer's comments : At G Farms

Esentai Gourmet

ESENTAI GOURMET
проспект Aль-Фараби 77/8, Алматы 050060, Казахстан
https://esentai-gourmet.kz

California, United States
About 25 days ago, 3/01/23
Sharer's comments : Pink lady apples imported to Kazakhstan from Australia

Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United States
About 28 days ago, 2/26/23
Sharer's comments : At Smit Farms

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 29 days ago, 2/25/23
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 32 days ago, 2/22/23
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 39 days ago, 2/15/23
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Leucadia Farmer's Market Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 56 days ago, 1/29/23
Sharer's comments : At Smit Farms

Hillcrest Farmers Market Near San Diego, California, United States
About 70 days ago, 1/15/23
Sharer's comments : At Smit Farms

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 84 days ago, 1/01/23
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Leucadia Farmers Market Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 98 days ago, 12/18/22
Sharer's comments : at Smit Farms

Del Mar Farmers Market

Smit Farms
Linden, CA

Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 120 days ago, 11/26/22

La Jolla Open Aire Market

Jacy Farm
Anza, CA

Near La Jolla, California, United States
About 133 days ago, 11/13/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 134 days ago, 11/12/22
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 137 days ago, 11/09/22

Little Italy Mercato

Smit Farms
Linden, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 148 days ago, 10/29/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Fair Hills Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 169 days ago, 10/08/22
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Fair Hills Farms

Tesco Faversham

Tesco Superstore
Crescent Rd Faversham ME13 7AS
0-345-677-9268

Near Faversham, United Kingdom
About 183 days ago, 9/24/22

Elsey & Bent

Elsey & Bent
8 Southwark St London England SE1 1TL
442074073377

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 183 days ago, 9/24/22

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Turnips Borough Market
43 Borough Market, London SE1 9AH, United Kingdom
442073578356

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 184 days ago, 9/23/22

Teds Veg

Ted's Veg
8 Stoney St, London SE1 1TL, United Kingdom

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 184 days ago, 9/23/22

hari hari fatmawati jakarta selatan Near Pulo, Jakarta, Indonesia
About 198 days ago, 9/08/22
Sharer's comments : apel pink lady

Turnips

Turnips Borough Market
43 Borough Market, London SE1 9AH, United Kingdom
442073578356

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 254 days ago, 7/15/22

Borough Market

Turnips Borough Market
43 Borough Market, London SE1 9AH, United Kingdom
442073578356
https://turnipsboroughmarket.com

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 255 days ago, 7/14/22

M&S SIMPLY FOOD

M&S Simply Food
Unit 21, 90 Southwark St London SE1 0HX
0-207-633-0068

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 257 days ago, 7/12/22

Mercato Pavillion

Mercato Pavillion
168 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur KL
6-032-143-0066

Near Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About 277 days ago, 6/22/22

CS FRESH

CS Fresh
1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1 - 139, Singapore 237994

Near Singapore, Singapore
About 283 days ago, 6/15/22

Pewex

Pewex
Via Fabio Massimo, 35, 00192 Roma RM
http://pewex-supermercati.it

Near Rome, Italy
About 306 days ago, 5/24/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama, CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 326 days ago, 5/04/22

Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market

Smit Farms
Linden, CA

Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United States
About 329 days ago, 5/01/22

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suit 150, San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 335 days ago, 4/25/22
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples From Cuyama Orchards

Del Mar Farmers Market

Smit Farms
Linden, CA

Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 344 days ago, 4/16/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama, CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 354 days ago, 4/06/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama, CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 361 days ago, 3/30/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama, CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 375 days ago, 3/16/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama, CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 382 days ago, 3/09/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama, CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 389 days ago, 3/02/22

Market of Choice Near Eugene, Oregon, United States
About 393 days ago, 2/26/22

Little Italy Mercato

Smit Farms
Linden, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 393 days ago, 2/26/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama,CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 396 days ago, 2/23/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama, CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 417 days ago, 2/02/22

Ballard Farmer's Market

Collins Family Orchards
931 Parish Rd Selah WA 98942
509-930-5742
https://www.collinsfamilyorchards.com

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 420 days ago, 1/30/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 421 days ago, 1/29/22
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 427 days ago, 1/23/22
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Apple Orchards

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama,CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 438 days ago, 1/12/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama, CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 452 days ago, 12/29/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
Cuyama, CA
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 459 days ago, 12/22/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 466 days ago, 12/15/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street Suite 150
619-295-3172

https://Specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 468 days ago, 12/13/21
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 473 days ago, 12/08/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 487 days ago, 11/24/21
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Orchards

North Park Thursday Market

R&L Farms
Ramona, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 500 days ago, 11/11/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards
1-310-714-7220

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 501 days ago, 11/10/21

Poway Farmers Market

Smit Farms
Linden, CA

Near Poway, California, United States
About 505 days ago, 11/06/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street Suite 150
619-295-3172

https://Specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 514 days ago, 10/28/21
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Windrose Farm

Huntington Farmers Market

Ha's Apple Farm
Tehachapi, CA

Near Bell, California, United States
About 648 days ago, 6/16/21
Sharer's comments : Storage apples but Pink Lady's are still my go-to apple.... and they have dried apple rings :)

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 676 days ago, 5/19/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Cuyama Orchards

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 690 days ago, 5/05/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Fair Hills Farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 718 days ago, 4/07/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 720 days ago, 4/05/21
Sharer's comments : Pink Lady Apples from Cuyama Orchards

Ballard Farmer's Market

ACMA Mission Orchards
PO Box 517 Quincy WA 98848

https://www.facebook.com/acmamissionorchards/

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 728 days ago, 3/28/21
Sharer's comments : My favorite all year round apple, crunchy and sweet-tart. Love these sliced with cheese and crackers!