Jonathan Apples for Delivery or Pickup

The Jonathan apple is considered an heirloom apple. This designation means it can be traced back at least 50years.  It is thought to come from the area around Woodstock,  New York.

The apples are also grown in the Midwest.  The varieties grown there are larger than the ones grown in the northeast.  

This variety of the apple is also tied to several current,  common variations. Some of these include the Jonagold and Jonamac.

Whether you are at a supermarket or a farm stand there are a few things to look for when choosing a Jonathan Apple. 

Check the color. They are typically a deep red. Sometimes you will see them with a yellow streak in the skin. The streak is natural and normal. Some variations are more yellow than red.

Avoid any apples that have obvious bruises or soft spots. 

Making homemade apple sauce is a fun and easy way to introduce your children to the kitchen. It is also a wonderful way to control the amount of sugar in the dish.

To make a basic homemade apple sauce, you'll need to gather: Five pounds of peeled apples, One cup of water, Two tablespoons of lemon juice, and One cinnamon stick. The equipment list includes a good size pot with a lid. A blender or stick blender is also needed. 

After gathering the ingredients and equipment, you'll want to put the water in the pot. Then you need to cut the apples into chunks. The size doesn't matter as long as they fit in the pot and blender. Put the pot on high to boil the fruit.  As the water comes up to a boil it's time to add the lemon juice and cinnamon stick.  Once the water boils, cover the pot, and turn the temperature down to let. the apples boil for 20 to 30 minutes.

After boiling the apples, drain the water, and blend. You can add them to a blender or stick blend them in the pot until they are purred to your desired consistency.  Once the apples are blended, move the mixture to a glass bowl and let it cool before enjoying.

You can slice them for a pie made in either a store-bought or your favorite homemade crust.

Beyond pies, you can stuff and bake the apples themselves.  For this recipe,  you'll need at least one apple per person you are going to enjoy dessert with. You'll also want to gather One lemon, Three-fourths of a cup of cereal, Two tablespoons of dark brown sugar,  four tablespoons of softened (not melted) butter,  One-fourth of a cup of walnuts, chopped. You will also need a small spoon, a small, sharp knife, and a large muffin tin.

Once you have gathered the ingredients you need to wash the apples and pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. Then use the knife to carefully cut off the top of the apple. Keep the tops you will need them to finish the recipe. Then you can scoop out the seeds with a small spoon. After you prepare the apples, you can place each one in a compartment of the muffin tin. You also need to rub the rim of the apples with half of the lemon to keep it from browning. For the filling, you need to mix the cereal, nuts, and butter together. Then you can use the spoon to fill the apples and put the tops back on. 

The apples take 20 minutes to bake. You can serve them by themselves or some vanilla ice cream.