Canadian Fruits (types and products)

McIntosh is an apple variety with origins in Dundela, Upper Canada in 1811, when it was discovered by John McIntosh, hence the name. Commercial production started in 1870. These apples have a vivid red color brushed with bright green blus... READ MORE

Ambrosia is an apple variety originating from British Columbia, Canada, when it was discovered in the early 1990s. It's believed to be a cross between Golden Delicious and Jonagold. The apples are medium to large in size, while the skin i... READ MORE

Spartan is a Canadian apple variety that's been developed in 1936 in British Columbia by Dr. R. C. Palmer. Its identity is still a mystery, and all that's known is that these apples are a hybrid of McIntosh and an unknown apple variety. T... READ MORE

Saskatoon berry jam is a Canadian fruit product made with a combination of Saskatoon berries, water, sugar, and lemon juice. In order to prepare the jam, the berries are first crushed, then combined with sugar, water, and lemon juice. The... READ MORE

Nova Easygro is a Canadian apple variety that was introduced in 1971 in Nova Scotia as a cross between Spartan and PRI 565 varieties. These apples are large and have a green to yellow background with reddish stripes. Beneath the skin, the... READ MORE

Golden Nugget is a North American apple variety that was created in Kentville, Nova Scotia as a cross between Cox’s Orange Pippin and Golden Russet. The apple was created in 1932 and released in 1964. It’s small to medium in s... READ MORE

Hailing from Quebec, nougabricot is a fruit preserve made with a combination of fresh apricots, almonds, pistachios, sugar, and honey. Other typical ingredients added to this apricot preserve include the juice and zest of oranges and lemo... READ MORE

Saskatchewan prairie cherries are traditional Canadian sour cherries. They can survive temperatures as low as -40C and can be eaten straight from the tree. The cherries are small and grow on short bushes. The fruit is deep red in color and it's ri... READ MORE