Keeping the Harvest – Apple Jelly

Keeping the Harvest – Apple Jelly The next method we will explore in our “Keeping the Harvest” series is another fantastic way to preserve Ambrosia apples: Apple Jelly. Apple Jelly is a delightful fruit preserve made from the juice of apples. It has...

Keeping the Harvest – Apple Juice

Keeping the Harvest – Apple Juice Last month we looked at making Apple Cider from Ambrosia apples as a form of ‘Keeping the Harvest.’ Now we will explore a favourite of many – Apple juice! If you missed the blog post from last month, you can find the link...

Ambrosia Apples Cookbook – Make Dinner for Mom

Ambrosia Apples Cookbook – Make Dinner for Mom Mother’s Day is approaching, and we have an idea for you to help make your mom’s special day even more special! Making a comforting dinner for your mom on Mother’s Day is a great way to show your appreciation...

Ambrosia Apples – For the love of Art

For the love of Art Ambrosia apples are a great source of energy and nutrition for your body; they can be an essential part of your everyday life to promote overall wellness. There are many ways to increase health and wellness, and one unique way we will explore today...

Ambrosia Apples – Spring in the Orchard

Spring in the Orchard Spring is an exciting time in the Ambrosia apple orchards. Soon signs of new life will appear, bees will buzz, and we will begin to see the first signs of our coming harvest. The life cycle of an Ambrosia apple in the springtime begins with the...

Keeping the Harvest – Apple Cider

Keeping the Harvest – Apple Cider Apple cider is available in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. Apple cider has a long-standing history, and recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. The earliest documented use of apples in cider...

Keeping the Harvest – Apple Butter

Keeping the Harvest – Apple Butter Peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, butter…butter? There are so many types of butter on the market! Have you tried apple butter? Well, if you have not, you butter try it soon!  Apple butter is the...

Deconstructed Waldorf Salad – Ambrosia Apples Cookbook

Ambrosia Apples Cookbook – Deconstructed Waldorf Salad It’s that time of year; we are marching into Spring. Warmer days are ahead, and we can’t think of anything better than a gourmet salad to celebrate! This recipe for Deconstructed Waldorf Salad was created...

National Peanut Butter Day – March 1

National Peanut Butter Day – March 1   Did you know today is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day? A long-time friend of Ambrosia apples, Peanut Butter deserves its day! According to historians, Peanut Butter was created by the Inca! Later, it was brought to modern...

Keeping the Harvest – Fruit Leather

Today, in our Keeping the Harvest 2023 series, we investigate a favourite snack of kids and adults – fruit leather! According to food historians – fruit leathers were known in southern Europe as early as the 16th century! Today, you can find fruit leather...

Ambrosia Apple and Kobacha Squash Soup

Today, we feature a warm and comforting soup – perfect for a cold February day! This recipe comes from our Ambrosia Apples Cookbook – which you can receive for free when you register for our monthly newsletter! To get your free copy, visit this link and...

Around the World, USA

Around the World, USA Today we are spotlighting a fantastic community of change-makers from the USA – The Produce Moms, founded by Lori Taylor. This community is on a mission to put more fruits and vegetables on every table to “change how America eats!” Some of...

Ambrosia Cookbook & Recipe

Ambrosia Cookbook & Recipe Winter is in full swing, and we sure feel the chill!  Warm meals are necessary this time of year, and there is nothing better than a beautiful pot of comforting soup!  In the test kitchen, we are making a beloved recipe from...

Keeping the Harvest

Keeping the Harvest Apples, apples – everywhere! This time of year, we are fortunate to have an abundant supply of Ambrosia apples from the Fall harvest – but for how long? Typically you can find local BC apples in stores until late Spring. What if there...

3…2…1…Happy Apple Gifting Day!

3…2…1…Happy Apple Gifting Day! Not what you expected us to say, is it? Apple Gifting Day is celebrated every year on January 1 – with historical roots preceding the birth of Christ in the Ancient Empires of Rome & Greece. The tradition spread throughout...

Our Favourite Holiday Recipes

Our Favourite Holiday Recipes In this special holiday blog, we have put together some of our favourite recipes that could be included in your holiday meal plans. This Fall, we experimented with cranberries, and created a delicious Cranberry Sauce with Ambrosia...

In the Test Kitchen with Smoothies

In the Test Kitchen with Smoothies There’s no question that Ambrosia apples taste great as juice or in a smoothie. But, is one better than the other? In a previous blog, we compared these two popular ways of drinking your favourite apple. We love Ambrosia apple juice,...

Winter in the Orchard

Winter in the Orchard Harvest is over, and while we enjoy the fruits of our Ambrosia apple farmers’ labour, their work is far from done! Winter is an important time in the orchard as farmers are getting the trees ready for the next growing season. It may not be the...

Recipe – Ambrosia Apple Cranberry Sauce

Recipe – Ambrosia Apple Cranberry Sauce Cranberry Sauce: people tend to love it or leave it. We love homemade sauce, but are only too willing to leave the canned, especially since it is so easy to make. Cranberries are grown abundantly in BC, specifically in the...

In the Test Kitchen – Soup

In the Test Kitchen – Soup Autumn is in full swing, and there is very little that is more satisfying than a hearty bowl of soup as the days get longer. We thought we’d head into the test kitchen this month to see how we can enjoy our favourite apple in one of...

November is World Vegan Month

November is World Vegan Month One percent of the world is vegan, which may not seem significant, until we realise that this translates to about eighty million people (twice the population of Canada), and the movement is growing. Those who identify as vegans believe...

Around the World – Hungary

Around the World – Hungary This installment of Around the World with Ambrosia Apples takes us to Hungary. Although Ambrosia apples are not currently grown there, based on a comparison of 161 countries in 2019, Hungary ranked the highest in apple consumption per...

Test Kitchen – Smoker

This month, we head outside to the test kitchen and play with the mini smoker.  Inspired by a salad at a local brewery, which included smoked butternut squash, we decided to try our own version. We thought, “has anyone ever tried smoking Ambrosia apples? Let’s...

Oktoberfest

It’s October, a month in which we celebrate all things German! We thought we’d explore the holiday and its origins and discovered it’s not technically for the entire month of October, and it’s not only about beer! According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Oktoberfest...

Fall in the Orchard

Kids are back in school, and the days are getting shorter, which means that Autumn is coming. It is a very busy time for our BC Ambrosia apple growers, who are preparing their orchards for harvest, and determining when their delicious Ambrosia apples are ready to...

Around the World – USA

According to The American Table, a website dedicated to all things culinary in the US, the only apples indigenous to North America are wild sour crab apples. Seeds for all other varieties were brought to the colonies by the first settlers, who felt a nostalgic...

Cedar Plank Salmon with Ambrosia Apples and Peaches

If you are a fan of the grill, you will love this new salmon recipe! We were inspired by the fresh, local peaches and basil that are in abundance this summer, and decided to add a little crunch with the Ambrosia apples. We served ours with rice, a sprinkling of anise...

Around the World With Ambrosia Apples – Greece

Apples have a long history. It is said that they originated in Central Asia, probably in Kazakhstan. In fact, the capital of Kazakhstan, Alma Ata, means “full of apples.” By 1500 BC apple seeds had been carried throughout Europe, including to Greece, where they have...

In The Test Kitchen – Salads

It’s summer, which means that we are all eating a lot more salads. Ambrosia apples make a fantastic addition to just about any salad creation by adding a little crunch and sweetness. Here are a few of our tried and true favourites: Ambrosia Apple & Feta Salad with...
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