The Name
Ambrosia is well named. It has a distinct honeyed and slightly perfumed flavour hence the name, Ambrosia, food of the gods - a delight to look at, to touch, to bite into and to savour.
The Apple
Ambrosia has a smooth skin, and is bi-coloured, with a bright almost irridescent pink blush over a creamy white background.
Ambrosia is a sweet, low- acid apple with a heavenly aroma. Crisp in texture, its fine-grained flesh is crunchy and very juicy! It has been called "a very civilized, refined apple, destined to be loved by connoisseurs of the good life everywhere."
Availability
Ambrosia is harvested in early October and should be in most stores in November. The apples should be available from regular storage for about 3 months, and from C(ontrolled) A(tmosphere) storage for up to 6 months.
If you cannot find Ambrosia apples please ask your local produce manager or greengrocer.
Uses
Considered an all-purpose apple, it is good for eating out of hand, for dessert or with cheese.
Ambrosia is slow to oxidize and remains fresh and white for a long time when cut or sliced so it is excellent for salads, fruit plates etc. Ambrosia retains its shape when cooked so is beautiful in open pies or tarts.
Care of your Ambrosia
ALL APPLES SHOULD BE KEPT REFRIGERATED. All apples retain flavour and texture longer if stored in the fridge.
Text provided by Wilfred and Sally Mennell.
Ambrosia is well named. It has a distinct honeyed and slightly perfumed flavour hence the name, Ambrosia, food of the gods - a delight to look at, to touch, to bite into and to savour.
The Apple
Ambrosia has a smooth skin, and is bi-coloured, with a bright almost irridescent pink blush over a creamy white background.
Ambrosia is a sweet, low- acid apple with a heavenly aroma. Crisp in texture, its fine-grained flesh is crunchy and very juicy! It has been called "a very civilized, refined apple, destined to be loved by connoisseurs of the good life everywhere."
Availability
Ambrosia is harvested in early October and should be in most stores in November. The apples should be available from regular storage for about 3 months, and from C(ontrolled) A(tmosphere) storage for up to 6 months.
If you cannot find Ambrosia apples please ask your local produce manager or greengrocer.
Uses
Considered an all-purpose apple, it is good for eating out of hand, for dessert or with cheese.
Ambrosia is slow to oxidize and remains fresh and white for a long time when cut or sliced so it is excellent for salads, fruit plates etc. Ambrosia retains its shape when cooked so is beautiful in open pies or tarts.
Care of your Ambrosia
ALL APPLES SHOULD BE KEPT REFRIGERATED. All apples retain flavour and texture longer if stored in the fridge.
Text provided by Wilfred and Sally Mennell.