Apple Ambrosia Each

The Ambrosia apple lives up to its name. Discovered as a chance seedling in British Columbia and now grown in select Australian cool-climate orchards, it is one of the most distinctively flavoured apples available. Deep red and yellow skin, crisp and juicy flesh, and a flavour that is honey-sweet with a floral complexity that sets it apart from the standard eating varieties. It also browns more slowly once cut than most apples, making it a natural for cheese boards and entertaining.

Ambrosia apples are at their best from autumn through winter when cool-climate orchards harvest at full flavour. Their season is relatively limited, so buy them when they appear.

Look for apples that are firm and deeply coloured with no soft spots. They keep well in the fridge for weeks.

Eat fresh to appreciate the full flavour, slice onto a cheese board where the slow browning is a practical bonus, pack into a lunchbox, or use in a salad where the honey-sweet flavour pairs beautifully with blue cheese and walnuts.