Goldrush Apples

Goldrush are my favorite apples for a multitude of reasons. Goldrush apples are the state fruit of Illinois as of 2008 when a fourth-grade class from Woodlawn petition state legislature to adopt the fruit as a symbol of the state. Initially breed via a collaborative breeding program between University of Illinois, Purdue, and Rutgers, Goldrushs are crisp, tart, and sweet with a complex spice notes, like clove and allspice. My favorite thing about Goldrushes is how well they store. Their texture remains firm for several months with proper storage and from my experience, they even get sweeter with time.