Produce Briefs...
Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Grower
New Jersey apples are available mid to late summer.
A member of the rose family (Rosaceae) the New Jersey apple is an heirloom variety apple.
The New Jersey Apple has a pink, red and white variegated skin with a creamy white flesh. Its soft flesh has a strawberry-like scent and sweet flavor.
New Jersey apples are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks.
New Jersey apples can be used cooked or raw and in both sweet and savory preparations. Serve fresh in green and fruit salads. Add grated or roughly chopped New Jersey apple to batter for pancakes, muffins and breads to add sweetness and moisture. The flesh of the New Jersey apple will breakdown just slightly when cooked. Pair with dense apples such as Granny Smith, Pippin or Fuji to make tart and pie filling or slow cook to make sauces and preserves. Its flavor pairs well with citrus, plums, berries, maple, cheddar cheese, brie, poultry, rosemary and warm spices.
The New Jersey apple is grown in limited quantities at orchards specializing in heirloom varieties.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include New Jersey Apples. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Recently Spotted
Someone spotted New Jersey Apples using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Seasons/Availability
New Jersey apples are available mid to late summer.
Current Facts
A member of the rose family (Rosaceae) the New Jersey apple is an heirloom variety apple.
Description/Taste
The New Jersey Apple has a pink, red and white variegated skin with a creamy white flesh. Its soft flesh has a strawberry-like scent and sweet flavor.
Nutritional Value
New Jersey apples are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks.
Applications
New Jersey apples can be used cooked or raw and in both sweet and savory preparations. Serve fresh in green and fruit salads. Add grated or roughly chopped New Jersey apple to batter for pancakes, muffins and breads to add sweetness and moisture. The flesh of the New Jersey apple will breakdown just slightly when cooked. Pair with dense apples such as Granny Smith, Pippin or Fuji to make tart and pie filling or slow cook to make sauces and preserves. Its flavor pairs well with citrus, plums, berries, maple, cheddar cheese, brie, poultry, rosemary and warm spices.
Geography/History
The New Jersey apple is grown in limited quantities at orchards specializing in heirloom varieties.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include New Jersey Apples. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Eggs On Sunday |
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Maple-Roasted Apples & Plums |
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Apple Dumplings with Brown Sugar Rum Sauce |
Recently Spotted
Someone spotted New Jersey Apples using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Dave's Grill Near Valley Green, Pennsylvania, United States About 95 days ago |
