Ambrosia Apples
Taste: This gorgeous dessert apple is sweet, honeyed and mild with a soft, juicy crunch.
Nutritional Info:
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One of the sweetest apples with a sugar content of 17 grams per 100 gram serving
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Low acid content, making it easier to digest for those with sensitive stomachs
When To Find Ambrosias: Ambrosias are harvested beginning in late September, and are usually available until April.
Best Use for Ambrosias: These apples resist browning even when baked, making this a fantastic dessert apple. Ambrosias are a great partner for cheeses and caramel dips. Even on their own, Ambrosias make a fantastic sweet treat!
How to Store Ambrosias: Like all apples, Ambrosias keep best in your crisper.
Granny Smith Apples
Taste: Granny Smith apples have a bright green skin that is often speckled with faint white lenticels (spots). They are a firm and juicy apple with thick skin with a tart, acidic, yet subtly sweet flavor.
Nutritional Info:
Each apple has approximately 83 calories and very high in fiber.
Contains calcium, magnesium, Vitamin A, and C
When To Look for Granny Smith Apples: These apples are summer apples, usually harvested in late August or early September.
Best Uses for Granny Smith Apples: Granny's are excellent for candied apples, with peanut butter and have a perfect tart flavour. It has the highest Fibre content of all apples and is the best dietary aid to regulate digestion.
How to Store Granny Smith Apples: Like other apples, keep Granny's as cold as possible (without freezing!). Try keeping them in a perforated plastic bag, as this will allow moisture to escape without losing any of the crispness.