Apples

The majority of South African apples are grown in the Elgin Valley in the Western Cape. Fruit growers in this area cultivate a wide range of tasty green and red apples.

South African apples are available from March to October. Some of the fantastic varieties to look out for during the season are:

Granny Smith - Tart yet sweet taste with a firm, white and crisp flesh

Gala - Sweet flavour, yellow skin with red stripes and a firm crisp flesh

Golden Delicious - Golden yellow skin, with a delicate pink blush

Pink Lady (Cripps’ Pink) - Attractive pink colour and exquisite taste, slightly oblong in shape

South African apples are:

• High in vitamin C (6mg per 100g)
• Low in fat and do not contain any cholesterol
• A delicious source of dietary fibre and help to aid digestion.
• Packed with antioxidants which can help boost your immune system.

[Source: The Composition of Foods, sixth summary edition, by McCance and Widdowson]