Akero are medium to large-sized, slightly oval-shaped apples. Their pale yellow skin is flushed with deep red. Inside, they have coarse, firm, cream-coloured flesh with a sweet flavour. Akero Apples are a late summer harvest. Cooking Tips Akero Apples are suitable for fresh eating. Storage Hints Akero Apples store relatively well. History Notes Akero Apples…
Swedish Food
Coast Ducks
Coast Ducks area Swedish duck breed, with coloration similar to that of wild Mallard ducks. They have a short, pointed bill, and a white ring around the neck. Males will weigh 6 to 7 pounds (2.7 to 3.2 kg); females 5 to 6 ½ pounds (2.2 to 3 kg.) They are primarily raised for meat….
Katy Apples
Katy Apples are small to medium-sized apples with tough yellow-green skin largely covered with bright red flushes. The flesh inside is white with a slight tint of green. It is finely-textured, crisp, sweet and juicy. The tree is a reliably regular bearer. Katy Apples are considered best for fresh-eating. Storage Hints Katy Apples start to…
Limpa Bread
Limpa is a Swedish raised bread made in varying shapes with both rye and wheat flour. It is spicy and sweet, though to what degree will vary by recipe. The sweetness comes from molasses; the spices will be anise, caraway and fennel seeds. It is meant to be moist and light and not as harsh…
National Day of Sweden
The 6th of June is the National Day of Sweden. As a new holiday, it is a relatively low-key day. Swedes instead still prefer to celebrate the traditional Midsummer’s Night just a few weeks away.
Potato Korv
Potato Korv is a mild-tasting Swedish sausage made of pork, beef (and sometimes veal as well), along with onion, milk, parboiled grated potato, and allspice. It is made in links. Cooking Tips The sausages are sold raw and need full cooking.
Putte Blueberries
Putte are very small, bluish-black blueberries with a very sweet wild blueberry flavour. The bush grows 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm) tall, and can spread out to 3 feet (1 metre.) It is hardy down to -40 F / C. Cooking Tips Putte blueberries are good for use in baked goods. History…
Rambo Apples
Rambo are large-sized apples, somewhat flattened with faint ribbing. They have pale yellow skin with a pale red flush. Inside, they have finely-textured, firm, tender flesh. The flesh has good flavour; mildly tart and slightly sweet. The fruit ripens early August through September. Cooking Tips For fresh-eating; also good for cooking and okay for cider….
Swedish Light Syrup
Swedish Light Syrup is made from beet sugar, with some salt added.. There are two kinds, light (“ljus sirap”), which is used as a topping and in cooking, and dark (“mörk sirap “), which is used as an ingredient in cooking. Substitutes For the light, you can substitute light corn syrup, or golden syrup.
Swedish Mud Cake Day
The 7th of November is Swedish Mud Cake Day. It’s a day to enjoy Swedish Mud Cake. If you don’t know what it is, it’s a good day to learn: it’s an easy dessert to fall in love with!