Posted: Feb 17, 2012
We are hiring!
Receptionist / Accounting Assistant, Full-Time Permanent Position
This position will be responsible for data entry and administrative support for the organization, as well as be the primary receptionist for the organization. Data entry support will include all accounts payable, some payroll, accounts receivable and other data entry as required.
If you are interested in this position, or if you know anyone who may be, please submit your resume by Friday, February 24, 2012 to the main office either in person, by fax to 519-664-1505, or by email at hr@martinsapples.com
Please visit our Career Opportunities page for the full job description.
Posted: Jan 30, 2012
Red Delicious apples packed with disease fighting antioxidants
Consumers and food makers looking to pack an antioxidant punch should plump for specific varieties of apples, say scientists, reports Lindsey Partos.
Posted: Nov 17, 2011
It's apple cider season!
Cold crisp nights... the perfect time of year to enjoy apple cider. Heat up the cider as is or add mulling spice for an extra kick.
We press weekly and only use the finest handpicked apples.
- No sugar added
- No water or concentrates added
- No Preservatives added
- Unfiltered
- Unpasteurized
Posted: Oct 18, 2011
It's Crunch Time!
The harvest season is in full swing, stop by the farm and pick up some new crop apples, including: Honey Crisp, Ambrosia, Gala, Macs and more!
Perfect for packing in lunches, and for snacking anytime!
Please enjoy responsibly!
Posted: Sept 26, 2011
Let's Celebrate the Harvest!
Join us on September 30th and October 1st for our 5th annual Harvest Celebration.
Come on out to the orchard and sample some of our fresh-pressed cider and an amazing array of apple treats made from our favourite family recipes. We'll have door prizes and giveaways and lots of fun for the kids with face painting and bouncy castles--perhaps even a special appearance by Onkle Hans!
There is absolutely no better time to bite into a crisp, juicy apple! Our harvest is now well underway and we've got may varieties to choose from including the amazing Honeycrisp, the super sweet Gala and the classic McIntosh. The crop is looking great this year and tasting even better!
We hope to see you soon!
Posted: September 7, 2011
New crop apples now available
Ontario new crop apples are being harvested daily. Varieties available now are Paulared, Ginger Gold and Gala.
Posted: August 12, 2011
Ontario Jerseymac apples are ready
This early variety is popular amongst the McIntosh lovers. It's medium to large in size, aromatic, fairly firm textured, juicy and has a crisp tart flavour.
-great for eating fresh or sauces
*Available now to mid-September
Posted: July 22, 2011
Bluberries are in season.
Here is a great recipe to try. Let us know how it turns out.
Blueberry Buckle
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
2 cups blueberries
Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and mix well. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt,
and add alternately with milk to the first mixture. Pour into a greased 9" square pan.
Spread blueberries over the top.
Topping:
Rub butter into the dry ingrediants and sprinkle over the blueberries.
Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes.
Posted: July 12, 2011
Ontario Cherries!
Yes folks they are ready and waiting for you at our retail store!
Posted: July 8, 2011
Great selection of Ontario produce!
There is no better time to start the 100 mile diet. We carry a large selection of locally grown produce. Don't forget about jams, preserves and cider.
Posted: June 30, 2011
Happy Birthday Canada!
Friday July 1 - Closed
Saturday July 2 - Back to regular hours (8am-4pm)
Posted: June 16, 2011
Silver Medal!
Our friends at Simply Fine Wine locacted at 620 Davenport road WATERLOO entered The Amateur Winemakers of Ontario competition, and won a silver medal with Martin's Cider.
Way to go!
Visit Simply Fine Wine here: www.simplyfinewines.com
Posted: June 7, 2011
Fresh Ontario Strawberries are in!
Strawberries are a treat all on their own, with a little sprinkle of sugar or a dollop of cream.
Strawberries are also great for freezing, and they make wonderful jam or pie filling.
Stop in for some today and try this easy recipe: "Fresh strawberry Pie"
Posted: May 11, 2011
It's Ontario Asparagus Season!
Asparagus is loaded with vitamins C, K and A, as well as containing high amounts of B vitamin folate and the supposed cancer-fighting anti-oxidant agent glutathione.
Asparagus is pretty much available year round, but nothing is better than Ontario’s own crop!
Storing tip:Store fresh asparagus by wrapping the bottom of the stalks in a damp paper towel, putting them in a plastic bag and refrigerating. Plan to use within 2 days.
Here are some simple things you can do to ensure that you get the most out of Ontario’s asparagus bounty this season.
- Steaming: tightly covered over boiling waterfor 4 to 8 minutes.
- Oven-roasting: drizzled with oil at 450ºF(230ºC) for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Microwaving: covered with 2 tbsp (25 mL)water on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes.
- Stir-frying: cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces in oil in hot wok or frypan for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Grilling: brushed with oil, directly overmedium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turningonce halfway through cooking .
Recipe: Asparagus Meat Potato Quiche
Posted: May 3, 2011
Fiddlehead Pasta Toss
Yes the fiddleheads are in!
Cleaning tip:
- Remove as much of the brown papery husk as possible, using your fingers.
- Wash the fiddleheads in several changes of fresh cold water to remove any residual husk or dirt.
Here is a great recipe to try.
Ingredients:
3 T. Olive oil
6 cups cooked Rotini or Bowtie pasta
2 cups cooked, chopped Chicken *(Poultry Place’s souvlaki chicken strips are fabulous in this!)
1 pint Fiddleheads
1 pint fresh cleaned Mushrooms, quartered
1-2 cloves fresh Garlic, minced
½ cup Feta Cheese, cubed or crumbled
1 cup Grape Tomatoes (cut in half if large)
Salt, Pepper & Greek herbs to taste
Directions:
Cook pasta (approx. 3 cups dry) ‘til al-dente. Meanwhile, wash and trim dark ends off fiddleheads. Sauté mushrooms, fiddleheads & garlic together in 3 T. olive oil until fiddleheads are tender-crisp. Add chicken, drained pasta, grape tomatoes and feta cheese. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and seasonings & toss gently. Add more oil if needed and a teaspoon of lemon juice if too dry.
*The Poultry Place is just across the road from Martin’s on Three Bridges Rd.
Posted: April 28, 2011
A surprise visit from the Prime Minister!
Mr. Stephen Harper shopping with his wife at our retail store.
Visit our
page to see more pictures!
Posted: April 26, 2011
A royal gift from the Red Prince!
It was quite a surprise... A lovely package to celebrate the Royal Wedding!
Bottom tier has an alarm clock, to make sure that we wake up intime for the Royal wedding; plus the famous Red Prince apples. The Red Prince has inherited the sweetness and juiciness of the Golden Delicious and the crispness and tanginess of the Jonathan.
Middle tier has "Red Prince Apple Gem Scones." The Red Prince apples used in these scones make for a light and moist biscuit.
Top tier "Gilded Caramel Red Prince Apple Truffles." Red Prince apple butter, enrobed in rich dark chocolate and topped with edible gold flakes. The recipe is below!
We are very delighted to share the amazing Red Prince apple with the Waterloo Region Community. Available now 'til summer.
Gilded Caramel Red Prince Apple Truffles
|
3 cups |
Red Prince apples, cored, peeled and finely diced |
750 mL |
|
3 tbsp |
salted butter |
45 mL |
|
1/2 cup |
sugar |
125 mL |
|
1/2 |
of a lemon, juiced |
1/2 |
|
1/4 tsp |
cinnamon |
1 mL |
|
1 1/2 cups |
dark chocolate melting wafers |
375 mL |
|
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24 Karat gold leaf or edible gold dust |
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In a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat melt butter and sugar. Once melted, reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let cook until the sugar caramelizes and turns golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately add diced Red Prince apples, lemon juice and cinnamon. Continue cooking for 20 minutes until most of the apples have cooked down and appear translucent.
Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and blend to form a smooth paste. Place into fridge or freezer for 1/2 hr or until cold enough to handle.
Using your hands, roll 1 tsp (5 ml) caramel apple filling into a ball then place on a parchment lined baking sheet or tray. Continue rolling with remaining filling and then place apple balls back into freezer for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Using 2 forks or a dipping tool, gently roll 1 apple ball into chocolate and remove while tapping against bowl to drain excess chocolate. Place truffle back onto baking sheet and repeat steps with remaining apple balls.
Place truffles into fridge to set, about 1/2 hr.
Brush tops with gold leaf or gold dust to finish.
Makes 18 to 20 truffles.
Chef Tip: truffles will keep refrigerated for up to a week.
PER SERVING (1 truffle): 101 calories, 5 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 8 mg cholesterol, 24 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 1 g protein. % RDI: 0% calcium, 0% iron, 1% vitamin A, 3% vitamin C.
Source: www.redprinceapple.ca
Posted: April 21, 2011
Easter store hours
We will be closed on April 22nd for Good Friday, sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused.
From our family to yours, HAPPY EASTER!
Posted: April 20, 2011
Taste of Woolwich!
Discovering the farms and food of Woolwich Township.
View more photos from the event on
A Taste of Woolwich
Posted: April 5, 2011
Ontario Maple Syrup!
The Ontario maple syrup season is now in full swing. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up on freshly harvested new crop Ontario maple syrup, now available at our retail store!
DIfferent colour classes, flavours and usages:
Red Prince Apple Pancakes
¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups whole milk
4 large eggs
3 or 4 Red Prince apples
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Preheat oven to 200°F.
Stir together ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
Whisk together flour, salt, and remaining 2 teaspoons sugar in a large bowl. Add milk in a slow stream, whisking, then add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Peel and cut apple into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks and toss with lemon juice in a bowl. Fold apples and juice into batter.
Heat ½ tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then add 1/3 cup batter. Cook, reducing heat if browning too quickly and turning pancake over once with a thin flexible heatproof spatula, until golden on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
Slide pancake onto a platter and keep warm in oven. Make more pancakes with remaining butter and batter in same manner.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm with Ontario maple syrup.
Posted: March 12, 2011
Ontario greenhouse Vegetables!
Eating local isn't so tough this time of year. Now just in are:
- Grape tomatoes
- Vine tomatoes
- English Cucumbers
- Mini seedless cucs
- Coloured peppers
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene, ap powerful antioxidant known to help prevent certain forms of cancer, heart disease and other diseases.
Cucumers are low in calories and are packed with fibre and potassium.
Sweet peppers are high in vitamin B, and folacin.
Ontario greenhouse veggies are harvested at the peak of their ripeness and travels less than a day to deliver fresh, high quality produce to your dinner table.
Posted: February 24, 2011
Ontario Apple Growers sets world record!
Most people apple bobbing
A World Guinness Records™ for the most people simultaneously bobbing for apples was set during the Ontario Apple Growers' (OAG) Winter Apple Ball, honouring the 200th anniversary of the McIntosh apple. In total, 357 apple enthusiasts gathered to participate in the record attempt, while one particular participant stood out from the crowd. In fact, Robb Nelson from Mississauga, not only retrieved all 10 apples from his bucket using only his mouth, but managed to do so at lightning speed in a mere 32 seconds.
"This is unbelievable," says Nelson, "My strategy was to get those apples out of the container as quickly as possible while trying not to inhale any water. I really wanted that trophy!" The previous World Record had been set by the At Work/Talent Recruitment team on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 in the United-Kingdom as 277 people set a record for simultaneously bobbing for apples. In addition to the Guinness World Records™ achievement, Canadians gathered to pay homage to the 200th anniversary of one of the country's native apples: the McIntosh. Set in the Westin Harbour Castle hotel in downtown Toronto, upwards of 1,400 people attired in jeans, tiaras and their favourite party outfits enjoyed the abundance of festivities which included: a dance performance in honour of the McIntosh apple - the McIntosh Mix Up, fun trivia games, dancing, entertainment, sumptuous apple treats and more.
http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/mass/most_people_apple_bobbing_Ontario_Apple_Growers_sets_world_record_112131.html
Posted: February 14, 2011
Sweetheart Cinnamon Apple Salad
3 oz. cherry or strawberry Jell-O (or other jelly powder)
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup cinnamon heart candies
1 cup cold water and ice
8 oz. crushed pineapple, with juice
1 ½ peeled apples, cubed
½ cup chopped pecans, optional
Stir together Jell-O, boiling water and cinnamon candies until dissolved. Add cold water and crushed pineapple, stirring to cool. Chill until just beginning to congeal. Fold in apples and pecans, if desired. Chill until set. Yield: 6 – 8 servings
Posted: January 28, 2011
Apple Treat
So simple, so delicious!
Wash apples, remove core and cut into thick slices. Spread peanut butter on each slice. For an extra special treat, dot with raisins or chocolate chips; or drizzle with caramel topping and toasted pecans.
Be creative, it's your treat
Posted: January 14, 2011
Now available!
Apple Gift boxes
This new packaging is designed for the apple gift boxes. We are also in the process of setting up an on line service enabling you to order apples via the website.
Every box is hand packed with Canada Extra Fancy Grade apples and contains the Martin's locally produced Signature Apple Slicers made in Waterloo Canada.
The pack also includes information on the variety of apples and a recipe booklet.
The apples are protected in a food grade foam to ensure that the apples arrive in optimum condition which guarantee states.
The gift box will be shipped in an outer box for shipping so the attractive high graphic gift box makes a unique nutritional gift.
Please call our office to place your order.
Posted: January 5, 2011
Red Prince apples are now available!
The Red Prince apple was discovered in 1994 in an orchard located on the German/Holland border in a small town called Weert. The discovery happened by the owners when one of their apple trees had produced the most beautiful red apples among a sea of green apples. At the time, they believed it was a gift from Mother Nature and later discovered that it had been developed through the natural crossing of two varieties: the Jonathan and the Golden Delicious.
The Red Prince is a premium apple, locally grown in Thornbury, Ontario, available during the winter months. Recognized for its antioxidant-rich red skin, the Red Prince has inherited the sweetness and juiciness of the Golden Delicious and the crispness and tanginess of the Jonathan.
The Red Prince is ideal for fresh eating, in salads or in baking and pairs particularly well with sharp cheddars and blue cheeses.
Posted: December 23, 2010
Happy Holidays!
Posted: December 20, 2010
Last minute gift ideas
We have a great selection of gourmet gift baskets!
Make your last minute holiday shopping quick and easy with our already premade wrapped up Christmas gift baskets. Choose from our great selection or request for a special custom made order.
Posted: October 26, 2010
Ontario Idared apples are ready!
Idared is a cross between a Jonathan and a Wagener. It is medium to large, bright red, and has creamy white flesh that is firm, crisp, and juicy. All-purpose apples, the sweetly tart, deliciously spicy Ida Reds are especially good for snacks and desserts, and their firm quality makes them particularly desirable for baking. The flavor improves after several months in controlled-atmosphere storage.
Try the Idared in this great recipe!
Dutch Apple Pie
3 Tbsp. flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 Tbsp. butter
3 cups sliced apples
3 Tbsp. milk or cream
1 9” pie crust
Combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender. Place sliced apples in an unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle crumb mixture on top. Add milk/cream. Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes or until apples are soft, and a rich syrup has formed.
Posted: October 13, 2010
Russet, Spies and Snow apples
Yes these old time favourites are ready!
RUSSET - A medium sized apple that has a distinctive greenish yellow to golden brown skin color. The flesh is firm and cream colored providing a sweet juicy flavor. This apple is a good selection for drying, for baking, and for making cider. It can be kept for months in refrigerated storage.
SPY - Large, crisp, and firm with red stripes. It is a good dessert and pie apple that is also used for juice and cider.
SNOW - Small to medium sized fruit with beautiful red over cream skin. Name comes from it's pure white flesh occasionally stained crimson near the skin. Soft flesh with an aromatic, distinctive flavor. Used for eating and is excellent for cider.
