Ambrosia Apples | Stemilt (2024)

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What is special about Ambrosia apples? ›

Its flavor is best described as refreshing with floral notes and a pleasant crisp, fine-grained flesh. It's very sweet with very little acidity. Ambrosia is an apple that naturally doesn't brown quickly after being sliced, making it perfect for snacks or salads.

Honeycrisp: If you are looking to add sweetness and tartness at the same time, this apple will do the job. Fuji: Sweet and juicy, Fujis are a great variety that adds sweetness to your juice. Ambrosia: This apple has low acidity, they are sweet but not as sweet as a Fuji, making the Ambrosia a healthier option.

Look for apples with shiny skin — they will be crisper and tastier than dull apples. They should feel firm when you give them a gentle squeeze, and not have any bruises or punctures.

Ambrosia™ apples are harvested between the end of September and the beginning of October.

Apples are an excellent fruit to include in your diet if you have diabetes. Most dietary guidelines for people living with diabetes recommend a diet that includes fruits and vegetables (21). Fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

Ambrosia originates from western Canada and as with most modern varieties, production and quality are closely-controlled by the brand owners- PICO (Okanagan Plant Improvement Company) in western Canada. New plantings are also being established in Washington State in the USA, and in the Piedmont region of Italy.

The Ambrosia is considered a 'mid season' apple, ripening for harvest in early September. They require cool nights and warm sunny days to develop their glowing appearance and incredible taste The Okanagan is the perfect place to grow this variety.

Whole, unwashed Ambrosia apples will keep for several weeks when stored in the refrigerator's crisper drawer. In professional cold storage, the apples can last 4 to 6 months.

How do you store Ambrosia apples? ›

Temperature conditioning is used to mitigate the effects of chilling. Hold Ambrosia at 35°F for a week to ten days immediately after harvest and then store at 33°F.

Ambrosia apples are sweet and honey-like, and sweet apples are great for eating out of hand. They also do not turn brown easily when cut, making them a great salad or snack apple. They are perfect for amenity baskets.

The apples can also be cooked into risotto, polenta, or couscous, pureed into applesauce, blended and frozen into popsicles, or poached and served with sorbet. One of the unique qualities of Ambrosia apples is their ability to hold their shape when cooked.

Classically bred and grown in Washington State, the Cosmic Crisp^® apple is a cross of the Enterprise and Honeycrisp varieties. The large, juicy and red apple has a perfectly balanced flavor and firm texture, making it ideal for snacking, cooking, baking, and entertaining.