December 9, 2006 by admin.

Just when you thought that Chicago was the only place a deep dish could be used for baking (usally deep dish pizza) but here is a knock you off your socks recipe for deep dish Apple Pie. I actually tasted this pie while visiting South Ridge Farms in Utah! I ask for the recipe and HERE IT IS. They did say that they were grateful for usaapples.com for the recipes. Deep Dish Apple Pie
	Serves 4 8 USA Empire or McIntosh apples Juice of a lemon 3 tbsp plain flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon Half tsp freshly grated nutmeg 3 tbsp sugar 50g/2oz butter, in small pieces 225g/8oz shortcrust pastry 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp caster sugar for sprinkling Peel, core and cut apples into thick slices. Sprinkle with lemon juice in a bowl. Sift in flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add sugar, then toss around gently to coat. Spoon into 20cm/8in deep oven-proof dish. Dot with butter. Roll out pastry trimmings. Cut out an apple and leaf shape. Brush pastry lid with beaten egg. Place pastry apple and leaf on the top. Brush these with egg too. Sprinkle all over with sugar. Bake in a pre-heated oven Gas 5 at 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C for 25 minutes or until top is golden and crusted and apples are tender.

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December 8, 2006 by admin.

It was once said that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. In today’s world with trans fats galore and unhealthy carbs everywhere I noticed a saying while visiting South Ridge Farms in Utah that caught my eye. It said: “two apples a day gets the doctors OK”. What a clever way to take an age old saying and make it meet more modern standards!
The health benefits of apples and apple products were first recorded as early as medieval times, giving rise to the old English saying “Ate an apfel avore gwain to bed Makes the doctor beg his bread” and its more recent variation, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples’ healthy attributes have received considerable renewed interest recently, following the publication of several studies linking apple nutrients to an impressive range of health benefits.

Apples and processed apple foods can be an important part of a healthy diet. This section is dedicated to providing you with healthy eating advice, apple nutrition information and healthy eating tips.

Apple Health Research

Modern science is providing more and more proof of that adage about “an apple a day.” What we know about apple health benefits is constantly expanding, as new apple health research is reported in the United States and around the world. While the study of apples’ health benefits is still in very early stages, research to date suggests that apples and apple nutrients may play a role in promoting human health in a number of ways, including:

• promoting cardiovascular health by helping maintain healthy cholesterol levels;
• maintaining a healthy weight along with exercise, as part of a low-fat, fiber-rich diet;
• promoting lung health, by helping maintain healthy membranes;
• promoting bone health, by contributing boron, a mineral important to bone health, to the diet.

Please consult your personal physician or nutrition consultant for specific diet and lifestyle advice to promote your better health and quality of life. And make apples and apple products a part of your daily plan for healthy eating!

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November 29, 2006 by admin.

Fuji apples have been grown in Utah for several years. They are without question the most popular apple found in our cooler at South Ridge Farms. When we first planted fuji apples we were a little afraid that the growing season for the Fuji apple was a little longer than our mountain valley growing season. It is true that we have picked Fuji apples a couple of times in the snow. We generally harvest the fuji apple here at South Ridge Farms around the time of Halloween or the first week of November. If there is an early frost or snowstorm we can get caught with part of the crop still on the trees.

Just one bite into a Fuji apple convinced us that the risk of an early frost was worth the effort of growing such a tasty and flavorful apple. We sell more Fuji apples than any other variety.

Just a few days ago as I was visiting with a customer in the cooler here at South Ridge Farms, the comment was made that the Fuji apple was so sweet that when making a pie using Fuji apples one did not need to add any sugar. While I haven’t yet tried that method of making a pie, I plan to do so very soon.

Just so you might know a little bit about this great apple… read on:

Fuji apples are typically large or very large and round, on average the size of a baseball. They contain between 15-18% sugar and have a dense flesh that is sweeter and crispier than many other apple varieties, making them popular with consumers around the world. Fuji apples also have a very long shelflife compared to other apples, even without refrigeration. With refrigeration, Fuji apples can last up to 5-6 months.

Although Fujis perform well when baked or frozen, they are perhaps best suited for eating fresh or in salads. These apples are extremely flavorful and super sweet. Fujis are very juicy and crisp and are not in the least bit mealy. Some Fujis are very big, but these tend to be less flavorful. Look for medium-sized and firm fruit with spots all around. If you haven’t tried them yet, we are sure you will love them!

It won’t take long for the Fuji apple to win you over. Remember: “the way into a persons heart is to give them a pie baked with Fuji apples!

Enjoy.

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November 28, 2006 by admin.

Right now at South Ridge Farms we have Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, Cameo, and Granny Smith apples. We also have quarts, half gallons, and gallons of our Red Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate. Our apples stay crisp and fresh in our cooler. The cooler temperature is kept at 34-35 degrees fahrenheit.

Christmas boxes are in abundance with single layer and family pack apples. These gift boxes are swept up by satisfied customers who have been giving these wonderful fruits to their neighbors and friends for years.

Christmas at South Ridge Farms is all about Apples and Cherries!

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