Produce Briefs...
Pea Tendrils
These delicate vines have a distinctive and robust flavor that tastes like a cross between sweet peas and spinach.
Green Swiss Chard
Swiss chard leaves grow on a pale whitish-green stalk. Shiny and dark green, the crinkly green leaves offer a taste that lies somewhere between asparagus and celery with possibly a hint of beet.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Look for the beautiful Hidden Rose Apple® in November and possibly December.
Current Facts
Not grown elsewhere in the United States, Dragonberry Produce Inc., Clackamas, Oregon, is the only marketing agent for the Hidden Rose Apple®. Other farms may be contracted to grow this fine apple but it is exclusively sold and advertised through Dragonberry Produce, Inc.
Description/Taste
The Hidden Rose Apple® offers a tart taste reminiscent to strawberry lemonade and a texture similar to a Granny Smith apple. Primarily popular eaten fresh out of hand, its rich color and hardy texture make it also great for cooking.
Nutritional Value
Cholesterol-free, apples contain pectin, a beneficial fiber. This fiber may actually work to reduce the body's cholesterol level and possible help to reduce heart attacks. Pectin also slows glucose metabolism in diabetics. Apples contain potassium, which may reduce the chances of a stroke and have a trace of boron believed to build bones and to increase mental vitality.
Applications
Delicious enjoyed out of hand, this apple's remarkable colorful is revealed when thinly sliced and served as edible garnish for most anything. Dress up cheese plates and fresh fruit platters. Perfect choice for cobblers, muffins, pancakes and quick breads. Resistant to turning brown after cutting, this apple does have a tendency to dry easily when exposed to room air. Sliced or cut apples stay white longer if put in a bowl of water containing two tablespoons of lemon juice. To store, refrigerate at 34-36 degrees Fahrenheit. An excellent keeper, this hardy apple has a refrigerated shelf life of several months.
Geography/History
An heirloom variety, the Hidden Rose Apple® is patented and registered exclusively by Dragonberry Produce Inc. located in Clackamas, Oregon. Available on the market for the last three years, the orchard was first planted in 1992 by Eric Schwartz. Grown at Thomas Paine Farms in Oregon, this apple was discovered in the area by former farm-manager Louis Kimzey. Although the compatible and unique climate of the Pacific Northwest helps to develop its vibrant pink flesh, special growing techniques also contribute to the extraordinary color. A lengthy and difficult growing process, it takes three years for the tree to mature and to bear fruit after planting. Harvested only once a year in late October, during the month of April, growers assess the tree’s blossoms to aid in predicting the harvest for that year. Grown organically, no pesticides or chemicals are ever used. Easily scarred, only four or five out of ten apples are blemish-free. Only top quality premium apples are shipped to the marketplace even though the flesh inside of blemished apples is unaffected. Its name, Hidden Rose Apple®, is trademarked.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Hidden Rose Apples. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Look for the beautiful Hidden Rose Apple® in November and possibly December.
Current Facts
Not grown elsewhere in the United States, Dragonberry Produce Inc., Clackamas, Oregon, is the only marketing agent for the Hidden Rose Apple®. Other farms may be contracted to grow this fine apple but it is exclusively sold and advertised through Dragonberry Produce, Inc.
Description/Taste
The Hidden Rose Apple® offers a tart taste reminiscent to strawberry lemonade and a texture similar to a Granny Smith apple. Primarily popular eaten fresh out of hand, its rich color and hardy texture make it also great for cooking.
Nutritional Value
Cholesterol-free, apples contain pectin, a beneficial fiber. This fiber may actually work to reduce the body's cholesterol level and possible help to reduce heart attacks. Pectin also slows glucose metabolism in diabetics. Apples contain potassium, which may reduce the chances of a stroke and have a trace of boron believed to build bones and to increase mental vitality.
Applications
Delicious enjoyed out of hand, this apple's remarkable colorful is revealed when thinly sliced and served as edible garnish for most anything. Dress up cheese plates and fresh fruit platters. Perfect choice for cobblers, muffins, pancakes and quick breads. Resistant to turning brown after cutting, this apple does have a tendency to dry easily when exposed to room air. Sliced or cut apples stay white longer if put in a bowl of water containing two tablespoons of lemon juice. To store, refrigerate at 34-36 degrees Fahrenheit. An excellent keeper, this hardy apple has a refrigerated shelf life of several months.
Geography/History
An heirloom variety, the Hidden Rose Apple® is patented and registered exclusively by Dragonberry Produce Inc. located in Clackamas, Oregon. Available on the market for the last three years, the orchard was first planted in 1992 by Eric Schwartz. Grown at Thomas Paine Farms in Oregon, this apple was discovered in the area by former farm-manager Louis Kimzey. Although the compatible and unique climate of the Pacific Northwest helps to develop its vibrant pink flesh, special growing techniques also contribute to the extraordinary color. A lengthy and difficult growing process, it takes three years for the tree to mature and to bear fruit after planting. Harvested only once a year in late October, during the month of April, growers assess the tree’s blossoms to aid in predicting the harvest for that year. Grown organically, no pesticides or chemicals are ever used. Easily scarred, only four or five out of ten apples are blemish-free. Only top quality premium apples are shipped to the marketplace even though the flesh inside of blemished apples is unaffected. Its name, Hidden Rose Apple®, is trademarked.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Hidden Rose Apples. One
is easiest, three is harder.| CakeWalk |
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Spaghetti Squash Soup with Hidden Rose Apples |
| Dessert First |
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Apple, Cranberry, and Vanilla Bean Clafoutis |
| Wheat Free, Meat Free |
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Apple Crostata |
