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The Ambrosia apple was first grown in the early 1990s. Sally and Wilfrid Mennell discovered this apple in their orchard in the Similkameen Valley region of British Columbia. The apple had a unique taste and texture that was unlike anything else in their orchard or anything they had tasted before. What was once a one-of-a-kind apple almost 30 years ago is now grown across the globe.

The Ambrosia apple was patented after its discovery, meaning only certain people could grow Ambrosia trees. The patent ran its course in Canada, and the United States, meaning farms across Canada and the United States can now grow Ambrosia apples without a patent, making this type of apple more popular at supermarkets across the country. The production of Ambrosia apples is closely examined by the Okanagan Plant Improvement Company (PICO), meaning Ambrosia apples must meet strict color and taste standards in order to be sold.

Ambrosia apples are bi-colored, meaning they belong to more than one color family. The base color of this medium-sized apple is yellow, but they have a red, glossy coloration overtop. Ambrosia apples have an incredibly sweet taste that is often compared to honey and pears. This type of apple is also low in acidity, meaning there is no bitterness or tangy flavor. Additionally, ambrosia apples have thin skin and are crisp and dense in texture.

Whether you're planning a party, preparing your child's lunch, or looking for a tasty snack for yourself, search for Ambrosia apples on the Instacart app. An Instacart shopper can pick up some apples for you at the store and deliver them to your home in as little as 2 hours when possible, so you can spend more time organizing your menu!

Ambrosia apples grow best in moderately cold climates. This implies that ambrosia apples not only withstand colder temperatures but thrive when cooled. Ambrosia apples keep best when stored in the fridge. If kept out at room temperature, their flavor will fade, and they'll go bad faster. Ambrosia apples have the potential to bruise easily, but a bruise does not mean the apple is no longer good. However, ambrosia apples that are soft to the touch or discolored are past their prime. The ideal ambrosia has vivid shades of red and yellow, is glossy in color, and has a crisp texture.

Ambrosia apples make for the perfect snack because they are sweet with thin skin that is easy to chew. You don't even need to dip Ambrosia apples in caramel to get that sweet flavor you're craving because of the apple's natural sugary taste. Plus, if you want to put Ambrosia apple slices in your child's lunch box, you don't have to worry about the apple slices browning before lunch or snack time.

Most apples that are slow to brown, such as Granny Smith apples, are high in acid. Typically, this acid slows down the reaction of the apple's enzymes with oxygen. When these enzymes are exposed to oxygen, the apple browns. But Ambrosia apples don't have a lot of acids, so why don't they brown quickly?

Ambrosia apples don't have a lot of acids, but they don't have a lot of enzymes that react to oxygen either. Because of this low acid and enzyme combination, Ambrosia apples can keep their color and flavor for a long time, even when sliced. This makes Ambrosia apples the perfect lunchtime treat for your children, or the perfect party snack when served up with cheese and crackers.