The First Kiss apple (MN55 variety), bred by the University of Minnesota from Honeycrisp and AA‑44, bursts with Honeycrisp‑inspired juiciness and delivers an exceptionally crisp, mouth-filling texture paired with a lightly tart yet well‑balanced, aromatic flavor —...
This early season Minnesota hearty apple, developed by the horticulturalists at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Resource Center at the University of Minnesota, was released in 1999. The apple tastes sweet and tangy, with accents of brown sugar, and...
This recipe was shared with us by our Tree and Shrub Manager, Tim Bartholemew, and his lovely wife Sara. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 16 Ingredients: For the Streusel: 1/3 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Brown sugar 10 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup...
Found on the Taste of Home website, the wonderful fragrance of apples and cinnamon baking together will create a warm atmosphere throughout your home. Prep time: 25 minutes Bake time: 55 minutes Servings: 9 Ingredients: 1 cup packed Brown sugar 1-1/4 cups all-purpose...
This recipe was shared with us by our own Brenda Alreck, who works in the greenhouse and market, and often helps with CSA distribution. It's a great way to use some of those apples you'll be picking this weekend. Prep time: 20 minutes Bake time: 1 1/2 hours Servings:...
Cliff Pelloni, who blogs and offers You Tube videos on his site, "Kitchen Dads", is the creator of this tasty salad. Cliff's heart is in teaching kids basic cooking skills, and he encourages people to enjoy the prep and cooking process together. And of course, the...
Another recipe shared by Holly Nilsson on her blog, "Spend with Pennies", this is a unique and fun way to use the apples in this week's share. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Ingredients for taco shells: 6 large Flour Tortillas 1 cup Oil for frying 2/3 cup...
This rich and moist snacking cake goes together quickly and probably will disappear just as quickly after your family tastes it. Another recipe found on the Taste of Home web-site, we are told it "was handed down from our beloved Grandma Kelly." Prep time: 25 minutes...
Empire apples are bright red with faint white markings and a light green cap. They are a medium size, perfect for children's school lunches. They have a crispy, crunchy texture and a creamy white interior. Developed at Cornell University in the 1940's, they are named...
Found on the Taste of Home website, the aroma of this cake baking in your oven will be heavenly! Prep time: 20 minutes Bake time: 40 minutes + cooling time Servings: 12-14 Ingredients: 1/2 cup Butter, softened 2 cups Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract 2 large Eggs 2...
