And Im stocking up.
Get it while you’re able to!
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I mark the passing seasons with fruit.
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When colorful local berries appear at the market, I know that summer will shortly follow.
Stone fruit means summer is in full swing, while persimmons and pomegranates mean fall is at hand.
And while I love every fruit Ive ever met, apples might be my favorite.
Their arrival means summer is winding down and were heading into fall, my favorite season.
I love the colors, the sizes, the range of flavors.
The one apple variety I watch for every year with great anticipation is Lucy.
Theyre the perfect size, crisp, juicy, and the ideal mix of sweet and tart.
Theyre also hiding a beautiful secreta rosy pink interior.
Because Lucy apples arent widely grown, their availability is limited.
Keep an eye outtheyre typically sold by the bagand if you see them, snatch them up.
They wont be around for long.
To me, Lucy apples are the perfect apples.
Im especially partial to Lucy Glo, but I love them both.
Lucy Rose has lovely speckled red skin and a reddish interior, with a sweet, almost berry-like flavor.
Its crunchy with a satisfying snap and juiciness.
Lucy Glo is either a yellow color or a gradient of yellow to orange.
With a pink interior, these crisp apples are a bit tarter, making them refreshing.
I could easily eat three in one sitting.
I eat Lucy apples out of hand since theyre a littletoogood for baking.
Theyre lovely (visually and taste-wise) on a cheese board or in a simple salad.
My friends have oooed and ahhhed when Ive served them sliced thanks to their pretty pink flesh.
