Apple Royal Gala (Pack of 4)

Overview

 

Apple is a mouth-watering and juicy fruit consumed across the globe. It is a low-cost fruit which is harvested worldwide. 

It originated in New Zealand and is member of the rose family or Rosaceae. 

The Royal Gala apple does not have a uniform colour and can be categorized by a colour tone near to orange with bright coloured stripes.  

 

Nutritional Profile

 

• 1 unpeeled (100 grams) royal gala apple contains 13.8 grams of carbs, 10.4 grams of sugar, 2.4 grams of fibre, 0.3 grams of protein, and 0.2 grams of fat.
• You get 52 calories and around 86% of water from 1 unpeeled and raw apple. 

 

Health Benefits

 

• It is an edible fruit that may help protect against cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
• It is a preferable fruit for weight loss because of high fibre and water content.
• Because of its nutritional content, it is also known to help fight Asthma.
• It also lowers the risk of cancer.

 

Recipes

 

1. Apple’s Crisp

Ingredients: ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, 250 grams diced cold butter, 1 cup oats, 4-5 chopped Royal Gala Apples, 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice, ½ tsp brown cinnamon powder

 

Cooking Steps: Take chopped apples and add lemon juice, cinnamon powder, and a cup of sugar to them. Mix the other left ingredients separately and also add 2 tsp of sugar to this mixture. Add the mixture on top of the apples and bake this in a baking tray for approximately 55 minutes. You can enjoy this dish by adding it on the top of the ice-cream.

 

2. Apple Butter

Ingredients: 4 chopped Gala apples, 1 ½ cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 cups of brown sugar, 1 tbsp brown cinnamon powder, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 2 pinches of lemon zest

 

Cooking Steps: Mix all the ingredients and cook them well in a pan. Blend the ingredients in the pan and boil them for ½ minute more and then keep it aside to cool. Apple butter is ready and can be served with bread or pancakes.