When available, we will sometimes offer other fruits from our farm including European plums, Kiwi berries, Niagara grapes, and Gravenstein apples.
Plums ripening on the trees. We love them fresh or frozen for a refreshing treat!
Shane is harvesting the hard to get plums on top. We also use them to make candy, fruit roll-ups, jam, and we can them in light syrup.
Kiwi Berries, (the "no fuzz" cousins of the Kiwi Fruit), are luscious berries with smooth skin, delicate seeds, and are similar in size to the grape. They are high in nutritional value, packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Those who've tried them say they taste different from a regular Kiwi; complex, sweet, and tart.
Kiwi Berries have a very short season and are in limited supply. They only grow in unique cooler climates are hand picked for quality. They can be enjoyed fresh, kept for a few days in the refrigerator, or even frozen for a delicious treat!
Niagara Grape are a beautiful, large, seeded grape with large clusters. Considered the white grape version of a Concord, it is a slip skin variety that is very sweet and juicy. You can let the skin slip off as you pinch the grape to eat the sweet insides, or you can eat the whole grape. The taste is more acidic if the skins are chewed, however they are rich in antioxidants and very nutritious. We tend to chew the whole grape, including the skin, and sort out the seeds with our tongues. To gain every last bit of nutrition and fiber, you can also eat the seeds to get the grape seed oils - if you don't mind the crunch! Niagara grapes can be used as table grapes, but are also excellent for juices and jams.