These are early transluscents that aren't quite rip from our tree. They don't keep, as eaters they are kind of mealy unless you get them in the ten minutes between too green and overripe, and they make mushy pies. They are great as dried apples, and they are awesome in smoothies and applesauce. Here is a way to use the peel (the most nutritious part) without those nasty little peel flakes. I know they are organic!