Saturday, September 10, 2005

Apple #1 OZARK GOLD

I got off of Route 70 West on the way to St. Louis in response to the signs. I met Mr. Grissom himself and learned much. His command of apple lore was top notch and he is the proud cultivar of numerous antique varieties, some of which were new to me. I bought a bag of Ozark golds which are not an antique variety. You can see a nice close up at this lovely site: http://www.applejournal.com/gal004.htm

They are a relative of the golden delicious but do not share the grainy texture. Instead they are oddly watery and not as sweet. Their flavor is concentrated in the skin which persists in the mouth. I had a slice and was very surprised.

more here:
http://horticulture.missouri.edu/apple/ozarkgold.htm

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