Armagh Bramley apple growers are hosting their first-ever festival to raise awareness of the product’s Protected Geographical Indicator (PGI) status.
The free event, which will take place on 6 September in and around Armagh City, will showcase Armagh Bramley apples as part of the county’s tradition of culinary apple production. It is also aimed at encouraging locals to take more pride in the apple’s status as an iconic Northern Irish food product.
Local chefs will host cooking demonstrations from the new Armagh Bramley Cookbook, to be launched at the festival, and curious punters can also learn about the history of the product from on-hand growers.
Armagh bramley apple juices and ciders will be on sale along side produce from other local artisan food companies.
The event has been organised as part of Armagh City and District Council’s Armagh Bramley Development Programme, and funded by the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme.
Armagh Bramley apples are among three Northern Irish products with EU protected name status, along with Lough Neagh Eels and Comber Early Potatoes.
County Armagh produces more than 40,000 tonnes of bramley apples annually, for both the processing and cider sectors.
The apples are slightly larger than other bramleys with a flatter top and bottom. They are solid green in colour with a reddish blush, and have a unique tangy flavour that is maintained when cooked.
Last month Armagh Bramley apple growers told FPJ that they are looking to make more of their product’s protected name status.
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