McDOUGAL ORCHARDS
Ambrosia apples are a newer variety to the market, but they’re gaining popularity around the world including in Washington State and Italy! In the 1990s a chance seedling was discovered in the Jonagold orchard of Wilfrid and Sally Mennell at Cawston, British Columbia Canada, and quickly became a national favorite.
It is a low acidity, sweet apple that should be refrigerated to keep it’s crunch. A perfectly ripe Ambrosia apple has floral notes like wildflower honey. Ambrosia apples won’t taste tart or tangy, just mellow and sweet.
We planted 25 Ambrosia apple trees in 2020 to test out the variety. We got our first crop in 2024 and many customers that tried them really loved them!
McDougal Orchards grows Ambrosia apples. Located only 45 minutes from Portland, ME and 1.5 hours from Boston, MA, McDougal Orchards is easy to get to. Come enjoy picking your own fruit during the typical harvest season of Late September, enjoy Apple Cider Donuts at Capt. Jack's Donut Shack on the weekends and browse our farm store with lots of goodies.
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