(China) [Local] Sun Apple

🍎 [Sunrise Apple] – The sweet and refreshing fruity aroma of late summer and early autumn 🌅✨

🌟 Appearance and Taste

• Peel: Red and yellow intermingled, resembling the colors of a sunrise 🌞, with a very high aesthetic appeal.

• Pulp: Pale yellow or milky white, delicate and crisp.

• Flavor: Sweet with a hint of tartness, refreshing and thirst-quenching, suitable for those who prefer light and fruity aromas.

• Taste characteristics: Rich in juice, crispy and refreshing on the first bite, with a sweet aftertaste.

🕒 Seasonality and Supply

Sunrise apples are an early-ripening variety , mainly supplied from August to September , and are known as the "representative apple of the summer-autumn transition." Because of their short ripening period, they are often in short supply.

💪 Nutritional Value

• Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, it helps boost immunity.

• Rich in dietary fiber, which aids digestion.

• Low calorie and low fat make light meals a great companion for healthy eating.

🍴 Edible and Culinary Uses

• Fresh eating : Wash and eat directly to enjoy the crispiest texture.

• Salad : Sliced and served with lettuce and nuts for a refreshing and light taste.

• Baking : Can be used to make apple pie, cake, and apple crisps.

• Drinks : Make juice, apple tea, or fruit smoothies.

🌍 Origin and Background

Sunrise apples originate from British Columbia, Canada. They are a popular early-ripening summer and autumn variety in local orchards, named for their skin's resemblance to a sunrise. They are now gradually becoming known to consumers in parts of North America and the Chinese market.

🎯 One-sentence recommendation.

"Apples as bright as the sunrise, sweet, crisp, and refreshing – miss them now and you'll have to wait until next year!" 🍎🌞

Must be stored in the refrigerator, otherwise the apples will become mealy and crack.

Enjoy this fleeting early apple season while it lasts!