Ambrosia Apples Cookbook – Apple Bacon Cheddar Crisp

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...

Back to School

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...

Keeping the Harvest – Canning

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...

Behind The Name

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...

Ambrosia Apple and Brie Tart with Figs and Walnuts

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...

Keeping the Harvest – Apple Jam

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...

Keeping the Harvest – Pickling Apples

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...

Summer In The Orchard

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...

Do Ambrosia Apples Have a Superpower?

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...

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...
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