Ambrosia Apple
This variety started as a chance seedling, possibly the offspring of Red Delicious and Golden Delicious trees, and was nurtured to tasty success by Wilfrid and Sally Mennell of Similkameen Valley, British Columbia. They discovered the apple growing in their orchard in the early 1980’s and first marketed it in 1997. The apples had the general conical shape of the reds and goldens nearby, but everything else about them was different. Ambrosia is a very civilized, refined apple, destined to be loved by connoisseurs of the good life everywhere.
Ambrosia apples have a distinct honeyed and slightly perfumed flavor. The skin is smooth, with a bright, almost iridescent pink blush over a creamy background. The flesh is tender and juicy, with a very fine, crisp texture. It is a sweet, low-acid apple with a pleasing aroma. Ideal for snacking and perfect for baking - this apple can be used in any of your apples recipes. The flesh holds is creamy white texture and is slow to brown after cutting, making it ideal for fresh fruit salads.
Artistically brushed with a bright pinkish-red blush over a creamy-yellow background, the crunchy and crisp juicy flesh of the attractive Ambrosia apple offers a sweet flavor and low acidity.
