Day 19 - Ambrosia

Ambrosia, in Greek mythology means food of the Gods.  The Ambrosia apple originated in British Columbia in the early 1990's.  It has a conical shape with skin a fluorescent pink over a cream-yellow background. It has low acidity with a flavor reminiscent of a pear.

The Ambrosia isn't an apple I would want too often but it is pretty good.  It is not tart at all.  It is not too sweet but the flavor has a honey character.  I wish it was a little more crisp.

Reviewing the Ambrosia got me thinking about Ambrosia Salad.  Here is a recipe that looks good:

Ambrosia Salad

yield: 8 SERVINGS

 

prep time: 10 MINUTES

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed (see note below for alternative)
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
• 1 1/2 cups Campfire® Mini Fruit-Flavored Marshmallows

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, stir together the whipped topping and yogurt.
2. Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold remaining ingredients into whipped topping.
3. Chill before serving.

Yum, I haven't had it in years but it is delicious.  It does not normally contain apples but you could add chopped up apples to the recipe.

Tomorrow, I review the Smitten.  Crunch on!