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.
Tagged under: apples,local foods,seasonal produce,red prince apples,Thornbury,winter produce
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