Opal Apples is a fusion of Golden Delicious Apples and Topaz Apples. The discovery was made in Europe during the year 1999. For the last 12 years, Opal Apples were tested throughout Europe and the Mediterranean 63 orchards. Opal Apples made its way across the sea to the United States during March 2010. Ralph Broetje Orchards in Washington State was the chosen recipient to exclusively grow Opal Apples.
Opal Apples has a yellow exterior with a muted white interior. The taste of the opal apple is considered sweet and tangy. The flesh of the opal apple does not brown. Opal Apples are offered only during the months of November to March. Bzzagent gave free coupons to try Opal Apples to purchase it at major chain grocery stores who have the Opal Apples in their inventory.
The Food Emporium priced Opal Apples at $3 a pound. It was expensive nevertheless, and 3 Opal Apples could be have for that price. Once at home, I sliced a Opal Apple into wedges. The apple skin was intact, thus did not brown after an hour. 
The Opal Apple tasted a bit sweet, more tangy. It was just like any other apple.
Opal Apples are difficult to be found in every grocery. It would be good if they could be stocked at the local grocer, making it readily available. Hence opal apples will not be on fruits to buy list.
