The dark, richly pigmented Arkansas Black apples were first discovered in Arkansas and quickly became prized for their unique flavor, long shelf life, and striking appearance. Over time, their flavor evolves into a sweet-tart profile with hints of vanilla, honey, cinnamon, almond, and coriander, with each apple offering a slightly different taste depending on storage time and growing conditions. Today, Arkansas Black apples are a rare variety grown on a small scale, often favored by apple enthusiasts for their exceptional baking qualities. With a dense, firm texture, these apples are perfect for baking and are commonly used in pies, crisps, cakes, and bread pudding. The apples' complex sweet-tart flavor enhances a variety of desserts, making them a favorite among bakers.
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op is a non-profit organic farmer’s cooperative of over 100 family farmers headquartered in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They focus on creating healthy, high-quality foods from their highly maintained and enriched soils on their small-scale family farms. Lancaster County soil is considered some of the best agricultural land in the country. LFFC farmers take pride in this and steward the land to preserve this reputation for future generations of abundant production. With a thirst for knowledge to improve their sustainable agriculture techniques from one season to the next, they help each other to provide the highest quality produce possible. Their farmers choose to work cooperatively together to succeed in growing and delivering crops that enrich the health of the communities around them, as well as the health of the land on which they live. When you purchase LFFC products you can be confident that you will receive the freshest farm products, raised humanely, with consideration for the land, animals and people. Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative is owned by the farmers working in cooperation with each other to bring you healthy, quality foods.