Apples never cease to amaze me.
There is really no other fruit that I experience in more different colors, textures, and flavors.
And there is always a new apple to try. Some might say the market is becoming overloaded with too many differently named apples. I say, bring them all on it. I never get tired of new apples as anyone who reads this blog can see.
Recently I wrote about the Lucy Rose apple - that's read on the inside and outside. Today I talking about it's cousin, the Lucy Glo. And it's just as amazing!
What are Lucy Glo Apples?
While all of the red fleshed apples I have had in the past have been heirloom varieties, Lucy Glo along with Lucy Rose are a new variety. They are a propriety variety Chelan Fresh. Here is what they say about Lucy Glo.
Lucy™ Apples are grown in the heart of Central Washington by a small group of pioneering growers who are passionate about developing new varieties. Through countless years of research and development, they discovered they could grow a great tasting, pink-red interior apple.
Lucy™Apples are part Honeycrisp, which give them their sweet, tangy flavor and crunchy texture we all love. Lucy™Glo has a gorgeous yellow skin that allows the red interior glow from within and is tangy with a hint of sweet.
If I didn't have your attention with the red colored flesh, I certainly have it now that we have said the words Honeycrisp. That apple has changed the apple industry and made people a lot of money.
Everyone is always looking for the "next Honeycrisp" or as produce workers call it "Moneycrisp". So it's not surprise to see people turn to Honeycrisp DNA when breeding new apple varieties.
What Do Lucy Glo Apples Taste Like?
The Lucy Glo apple is a more tart apple than the Lucy Rose, but not too tart all. I took a few bites and got a melon like sweetness that certainly was different. Not bad but different.
If you are use to only eating yellow skinned apples like Golden Delicious, this apple will be a new experience for you. They are more tart and crisp than a Golden. Not a really juicy apple though which I have experienced with other red fleshed apples. Sometimes I think an apple can be juicy but completely bland so being juicy isn't everything.
Can You Bake with Lucy Glo Apples?
Yes you can bake with Lucy Glo apples. They have the right amount of tartness for a baking apple. The color of course will turn heads. You can still see that color if you use them in a pie.
What you really might want to consider trying it making dried apple chips with them I did that before with an old heirloom variety that was red on the inside. I also dried an apple with a really white flesh at the same time. This made for a really nice contrast as you can see in the photo below.
Where to Buy Lucy Glo Apples?
This Christmas we went to California. I used the Chelean Fresh locator to see where I might find the Lucy Glo apple that I had seen on Instagram. This was the first time I actually found a fruit company with a locator that actually was specific enough to track down what I was looking for. I am hoping Chelean Fresh continues to develop it and adds to it.
Also check the comments below to see where others are finding them.
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These are crazy looking apples. Thanks for sharing.
I had my first Lucy glo apple today, and it was absolutely delicious. We bought them at Food-4-Less! I will certainly buy more for sure. ?
Awesome! I am glad you were able to track them down. Didn't know they had them at Food 4 Less. Thanks for sharing.
I also tried today. Very yummy. Will hopefully be able to find more locally. Was traveling from the Tri-cities wash. To seattle and found them at Thorpes fruit stand.
Just saw them in my weekly Sprouts ad. Never heard of them before. Going to give them a try.
Purchasing veggies and fruits at Sprouts for a “from scratch fondue night” we encountered Lucy glo apples. The lady was offering samples and I was totally amazed by this Apple. Love it!!! Great tart and sweet apple. ❤️
Glad you discovered it. Sprouts is great for that.
Yes you definitely need to. I would love to hear what you think.
Thanks for sharing. I hope you find them again too.
I always buy new varieties of apples when I see them in the market. This morning I innocently cut into a Lucy Glo and was totally surprised by the red color. I thought it was pretty tasty too. Thanks for the info about them.
What a great surprise for you!
Tried my first Lucy Glo today! It was delicious and exactly as you described it. I was very intrigued by the ad of red flesh. I only bought one to try, because I am very picky about flavor and crispness of my apples. I will definitely be buying some more. I purchased mine at a local upscale store called The Market.
Glad that you were able to try them. They are great.
I love to try new varieties of apples. Came across Lucy Glo in a market I regularly shop at (North Shore Farms) in Port Washington, Long Island, New York. Loved the color, and the sweet/tart taste.
Glad you found them. Thank for sharing.
Anyone know when these are in season? I can't remember when I got them last year, but since then, my 6 year old refuses any other apple. "Where are the LUCY'S!?" Lol
Ashley, you should find them in late November with the peak being around December.
Our local Trader Joe’s here in SF carries them! They’re beautiful!
Glad to hear Trader Joe's is carrying them.
I found them at the Cub in the Twin Cities
What other apple variety did they combine the Honeycrisp with to get the Lucy Glo? Curious on how they get the interior red.
I do not know what the other apple variety is. The distributor and grower hasn't said what the other one was. If I find out I will let you know.
What stores I can get it. before I get it in sprouts, but now I can get it.
Sorry now I can’t get it
I am not seeing them anywhere else now either. The season is likely over unfortnately.
Trader Joe's, of all places, carries them. Just for now.
Thanks for sharing. I didn't see them there recently but glad you did.
I got a few at the Salt Lake City Trader Joe's a week ago to see if we liked them, and by the time I went back today for more, they were gone.