| July Product of the Month: Jonagold Apples |
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Looking for a great tasting Nova Scotia grown apple this time of year? We think Jonagold apples are one of the best tasting locally grown apples for summer snacking. Featured Recipe
Jonagold Blue Cheese Salad created by Alain Bossé for Saltscapes Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp (1 mL) coarse salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) milled pepper 4 oz (125 g) olive oil 2 tbsp (30 mL) honey 1 oz (32 g) white wine vinegar 1/2 lemon, juiced 4 Jonagold apples 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped smoked almonds 1/4 cup (50 mL) dried cranberries 3 oz (95 g) blue cheese, crumbled Preparation: In a large bowl, whisk garlic, Dijon, salt, pepper, olive oil, honey, vinegar and lemon juice until emulsified. Core apples, leaving peel on; cut in segments and irregular size pieces. Add apple, almonds, cranberries and blue cheese to bowl. Toss together and serve. Makes 4 appetizers or 2 entrées. Jonagold Apples Jonagold apples are a cross between a mellow Golden Delicious and tart Jonathan apple and was developed in New York state. The cross resulted in a sweet, crisp, juicy apple with a hint of tart. Jonagold apples store exceptionally well, making them the perfect fruit choice this time of year.Great for the lunchbox and sliced up in salads, Jonagold apples are great in a sauce or baked goods. Look for Scotian Gold Jonagold apples in your local grocery store, farm market and of course Scotian Gold’s Country Store in Coldbrook.
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