by ambadmin | Sep 17, 2023 | Blog
Ambrosia Apples Cookbook – Apple Bacon Cheddar Crisp Jennifer Zuk – Third place – Orchard to Table Recipe Contest A bacon twist on apple crisp! Ingredients: Filling 5 Ambrosia apples, peeled, cored and diced 175 ml brown sugar 35 ml cornstarch 6 ml...
by ambadmin | Sep 9, 2023 | Blog
Back to School The Perfect Snack for School Lunches Packing school lunches that are both nutritious and appealing can be a challenge. Thankfully, a delightful solution ticks all the boxes: Ambrosia apples. These crisp, sweet treats are not only a favourite among kids...
by ambadmin | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog
Keeping the Harvest – Canning Imagine opening a jar of perfectly preserved Ambrosia apples during the chill of winter and being greeted by the unmistakable aroma of fresh, juicy apples. Water bath canning, a method as old as time, allows us to capture the...
by ambadmin | Aug 17, 2023 | Blog
Behind The Name When it comes to apple varieties, one stands out among the rest – the Ambrosia apple. But did you know that this delectable fruit has a name with a fascinating origin? Let’s journey into the history of Ambrosia apples and uncover the tale...
by ambadmin | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog
Ambrosia Apple and Brie Tart with Figs and Walnuts Ingredients: 3 to 4 Ambrosia apples 6 dried figs 80 ml of chopped walnuts 225 grams of Brie 60 ml of brown sugar 3 ml of liquid – white wine / favourite liquor/apple juice One pie crust (homemade, frozen or roll...
by ambadmin | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog
Keeping the Harvest – Apple Jam Last month, in our Keeping the Harvest series – we explored pickling apples (if you missed that blog post, you can find the link HERE. This month we will sweeten things up with Ambrosia apple jam! Making apple jam is a...
by ambadmin | Jul 17, 2023 | Blog, Recipes
Ambrosia Apples Cookbook – Ambrosia Apple Sour Cream Pie There are some days when we could all use a bit of comforting food to cheer us up or keep us warm and cozy. Digging into recipes from days gone by is a great way to do this. This recipe is sure to bring a...
by ambadmin | Jul 9, 2023 | Blog
Keeping the Harvest – Pickling Apples Did you know that you can pickle apples? Yes, you can, and pickled Ambrosia apples are delicious! Pickled Ambrosia apples can be enjoyed as a tasty snack, added to salads, or served alongside savoury dishes. This is the...
by ambadmin | Jul 3, 2023 | Blog
Summer in the Orchard During the summer, Ambrosia apple orchards in Canada are busy with activities to ensure a successful harvest. Here’s an overview of what happens during these crucial months: Pruning: Skilled workers carefully prune the Ambrosia apple trees...
by ambadmin | Jun 17, 2023 | Blog
Do Ambrosia Apples Have a Superpower? Did you know that Ambrosia apples have a unique quality (we like to think of it as a superpower) that makes them take longer to turn brown than other apples? This is because they naturally contain lower levels of an enzyme called...
by ambadmin | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | May 17, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Jun 9, 2023 | Blog
Ambrosia Apples Cookbook – Sweet Roasted Ambrosia Apples with Lavender Honey Bees are buzzing and flowers are all in bloom! What a beautiful time of year here in Canada. The warm weather and nature’s beauty have inspired the choice for this month’s recipe...
by ambadmin | May 9, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | May 2, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Apr 9, 2023 | Blog
Ambrosia Apples Cookbook – Chicken, Ambrosia and Halloom Skewers The weather is warming up, and many of us are excited to use the grill again! Today’s recipe includes Halloumi cheese which may not be an ingredient you have worked with before – here is some...
by ambadmin | Apr 2, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Mar 9, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Feb 17, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Feb 2, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Jan 9, 2023 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Dec 17, 2022 | Blog
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...
by ambadmin | Dec 9, 2022 | Blog
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,...
by ambadmin | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog
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...
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