When there's a chill in the air and the days get shorter, I start thinking pears and apples: pies, crisps and cakes. Hazeldell Orchards is my first (and usually my only) stop in the search for the best and the freshest fall fruit. Located just minutes from downtown Kelowna, Hazeldell offers fabulous fruit, in many varieties: Flemish, Anjou, Bosc pears; ambrosia, gala, silken apples. There's fresh, made on-site apple juice for sale and plenty of great advice and suggestions for free. The staff know their fruit!
Last year, I was looking for "poaching" pears. One of the ladies happily advised on the best variety for poaching and then helped choose similarly sized fruit so they would cook evenly. I've often compared recipes, solicited opinions: "so, what apples do you put in your crisp?", "what's the best pie apple?", "which pear to use for canning?" They've been there, done that and they are always willing to share!
This is my "go to" place for peaches, apples, pears, crabapples and lots of great, fruity advice...
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