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Just last week we had a surprise visitor at SavvyMom HQ—a gentleman, clad in a very distinguished, rather princely uniform. He was quite handsome and he was bearing fruit. This fruit, he was actually hand-delivering right to my desk with a big smile and kind wishes. What a lovely split-second distraction.
But alas, he was no secret admirer. Just a guy dressed up sharing some very yummy apples with the office for us to test out and enjoy. They are called Red Prince Apples (aptly named) and they were really quite delicious—but not to be confused with Delicious apples, or Macintosh or Granny Smith.
The Red Prince is a premium apple, locally grown in Thornbury, Ontario, available during the winter months. Recognized for its antioxidant-rich red skin, the Red Prince has inherited the sweetness and juiciness of the Golden Delicious and the crispness and tanginess of the Jonathan (another apple type in case you were wondering who Jonathan is).
We liked eating these apples on their own but they are also tasty in salads or in baking and they pair particularly well with sharp cheddars and blue cheeses.
We’re especially happy to be eating an apple harvested by a company that is dedicated to sustainable growing practices and to increasing the volume of local product for local consumption.
I’d love to know if you try one out and what you think of them.
They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But if you’ve been apple picking this fall and come home with a few too many bushels of different varieties of apples (they’re hard to resist, all shiny and red), you might be looking for something to do with them, rather than bumping your quotient up to five apples a day.
While there are hundreds of delicious apple recipes out there, personally I am not much of a baker, so when I end up with too many apples, I love to make homemade applesauce. It’s quick, easy and delicious. Don’t leave out the lemon peel—it really makes the flavour better. For chunkier applesauce, just mash the cooked apples with a potato masher. For smoother applesauce, run the cooked apples through a food mill. You can use more or less sugar, depending on your preference, but if you reduce it a lot, be sure to reduce the amount of lemon juice you add as well.
Homemade Applesauce
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I didn’t think we’d ever do it, but somehow we managed to make it to the bottom of the basket of apples that we toted home from our trip to the apple orchard back in September.
Apples are a delicious and nutritious snack option for kids and adults. They are high in anti-oxidants and fibre and they also help reduce tooth decay. Apples are a great snack on their own—whole, sliced or served with dip. Or, for those who love to bake, serve them in a crisp or bake them in muffins.
Another one of the easiest ways to serve apples is baked. As a child, baked apples were one of my favourite snacks. Simple and delicious. My kids love them just as much as I do.
The next time your kids ask for a snack, point them to the bowl of apples. Baked apples—a perfect after-school snack, but elegant enough to serve for dessert at a dinner party.
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With Reflexology I help people to maintain a state of balance and well being naturally. The body is able, and was made do this itself. Natural substances can also aid the body in this process like some the good stuff (fibre) that is in an apple to help expel toxins that sit in our colon for example. Hmm, apples fighting cancer? Well all I know for sure is that an apple a day can keep the doctor away.
When you think Apple, do you think fresh and tasty or bits and bytes? It’s time to get back to basics and celebrate Family Day with your family by taking them to the ball. In celebration of the McIntosh Apple’s 200th anniversary—one of Canada’s native and most popular varieties—the Ontario Apple Growers are hosting an exciting Winter Apple Ball on Monday, February 21st (Family Day) at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto.
SavvyMom is giving away 8 family passes of 4 tickets to the upcoming event. Attractions at the ball include:
And we have our winners:
Pamela Braithwaite, Natalie Hedderson, Melissa Erskine, Kari Lockett, Tracy Travers, Danielle Smith, Mary Tong and C. Smith.
Faye Clack Communications, the PR firm representing Ontario Apple Growers, will be contacting you all directly by email with your e-ticket. Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who submitted a comment.
We love Macintosh apples. Fuji apples
are also great too!
mcintosh or gala, the sweeter the better
My passion for preserves is faint, at best. I like to make quick jams and sauces when the mood strikes, but I don’t spend a lot of time on it. However, once autumn rolls around, I do love to spend some time in the kitchen making simple applesauce for the cool months.
Sometimes I go through the motions of making a few jars at a time, and other days I make just enough for one or two servings. This particular method works well for both options, and as long as the sauce is stored in an airtight container in the fridge it will keep well for a few weeks.
My favourite thing about this applesauce is that it’s made with apples: simple. There is no added sugar and only the addition of a few tablespoons of water for a little extra moisture. Spices are always a welcome addition and I like to season mine with the traditional pairing of cinnamon, or something fun like vanilla powder and cardamom.
Do your kids enjoy applesauce? How do you like to serve it up?
Easy Homemade Applesauce
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Good to Know: Keeping the peels on the apples add fibre to the sauce, gives it a pretty blush-pink tone and saves time by eliminating the work of peeling the apples.
I don’t even core the apples anymore! Just take off the stems, cut off the blossom ends and cut in half or quarters if large. Throw ‘em in the pot and strain out the seeds after.
Wonton wrappers are one of the easiest ways for little hands to make impressive foods. Filled with a variety of sweet and savoury fillings, wontons keep the mess to a minimum, as there is nothing to roll and cut out. This means your little sous chefs can make a variety of items using these squares in place of traditional dough.
One of my favourite ways to use a wonton wrapper is to make a pretty serving ‘cup’ and fill it up with an assortment of seasonal fruits, savoury meats and even chocolate pudding. I also love the idea of these Baked Apple Frittata Cups from the Ontario Apple Growers website.
To make the cups, press the wonton wrappers into a mini-muffin pan, and lightly mist the dough with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Here are some other ways to fill up your wonton cups:
Have you tried cooking with wonton wrappers? How do you like to use them?
I use these for appetizers often! I bake the wonton shells ahead then I will fill them with taco meat (ground beef) mixed with salsa and refried beans and topped with shredded cheddar cheese and bake them - serving them with sour cream. For a vegetarian option I used only refried beans leaving out the ground beef. I also will fill them with pulled pork, heat, then serve them topped with coleslaw. I have also used shredded bbq beef topped with cheddar cheese. My kids love the Mexican ones best!
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I love Red Prince apples :) To learn more about them visit www.redprinceapple.ca.