Apples
JERSEY MAC
An early season version of the Macintosh - Jerseymac is similar in flavor as well as being good for pies and sauce. Harvested in mid-August.
GRANNY SMITH
Discovered in Australia in 1868 by Maria Ann "Granny" Smith, this tart favorite is is great for sauces, pies and salads. Harvested at the end of October.
CAMEO
Firm, crisp and sweet - Cameo can't be beat! A great apple for snacking it was discovered by chance back in the 1980s. Harvested in mid-October.
FUJI
Hailing from Fujisaki, Japan in the 1960s, this firm, crisp, sweet apple is another favorite. Perfect for school (or work!) lunches and salads, it also makes a great no-sugar-needed sauce or apple tart. Harvested in early October.
MACINTOSH
McIntosh has been bringing fall flavors into homes ever since John McIntosh discovered the first seedling back in 1811. It's timeless sweet tart flavor and juicy flesh are a must for apple pies and sauce. Harvested around the end of September.
RED DELICIOUS
Originally known as Hawkeye and discovered in Iowa in 1872, Red Delicious has stood the test of time. Its mildly sweet flavor makes it great for snacking, we don't however recommend baking with it. Harvested in late September.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
Discovered in 1905 in Clay County, WV this apple is related to Red Delicious only by name! Harvested in late September, it boasts a sweet flavor alongside its juicy flesh and is great for snacking, salads, baking and sauce. I guess that makes this apple 'As Good As Gold'.
Varieties Grown on our Orchard
Granny Smith
Fuji
Red Delicious
Jersey Mac
Cameo
Golden Delicious
Pink Lady
Jonathan
Macintosh
Cortland
PINK LADY
Also hailing from Australia and combining the best traits from a Lady Hamilton and a Golden Delicious, the Pink Lady (also known as Cripps Pink) is known worldwide for its pink hue and serious crunch. Take full advantage of their flavorful, light taste and enjoy them as a snack or in a salad. We promise they're worth the wait... until November that is.
JONATHAN
Jonathan apples are harvested in late September. They are tart, crisp and juicy - a great choice for snacking or for apple sauce.
Braeburn
Rome
Empire
Honeycrisp
Melrose
Paula Red
Gingergold
Jongagold
Gala
HONEYCRISP
A hands down favorite these days, the Minnesota bred Honeycrisp continues to grow in popularity. It's complex, sweet-tart flavor and undeniably crunchy and juicy texture is hard to beat. An excellent snacking apple it is also liked by many for baking and applesauce.
CORTLAND
Developed in New York, this traditional apple has a creamy white flesh that won't turn brown quickly after being cut, making them idea for fruit plates. They have a sweet, rich flavor and are quite juicy. Use them for snacking, juicing or sauce starting around the end of September.
BRAEBURN
A chance seedling of Granny Smith and Lady Hamilton, Braeburn's deep, sweet-tart flavor is undeniably good. Coupled with a solid crunch, this mid-October apple is hard to beat for snacking and salads and is a great option for those looking for an apple to hold its shape in pies or tarts.
ROME
Around since 1816, the Rome apple (fully dubbed 'Rome Beauty') boasts a slightly tart taste and a firm and juicy flesh. It is harvested in late October and makes a great baking or sauce apple - especially when paired with sweeter varieties.
MELROSE
A Jonathan and Red Delicious cross, this traditional favorite is the state apple of Ohio. Great for baked apples or in pies, Melrose will hold its shape when cooked - don't count it out as a great sauce maker though. Enjoy it's firm flesh and sweet-tart flavor starting around mid-October.
EMPIRE
With parents like Red Delicious and McIntosh, it's hard not to be popular. Inheriting a wonderful sweet-tart blend from its parents, Empire is great for snacking (especially school lunches), salads, baking, cooking and freezing. Expect to see them around the end of September.
PAULA RED
With it's mild 'not too sweet, not too tart' flavor, Paula Red is a perfect fall starter apple. Harvested around the end of August and finishing up by early October, they aren't around long, but they make a great snacking or applesauce apple while they're here.
JONAGOLD
What happens when you combine a Golden Delicious and a Jonathan? You get a honey-tart, crisp, juicy apple that does it all! And don't get us started on it's apple butter abilities.... Look for these wonders around the end of September.
GINGER GOLD
A chance seedling discovered in the 1960s, it's parentage includes Golden Delicious and the Albemarle Pippin. It's flavor is both sweet and tart, making it a pleasantly refreshing snack apple. It is also great in salads or for any of your baking needs and typically harvested in mid-August.
GALA
By far one of the most popular apples at the farmer's market, Gala is known for its sweet flavorful crunch by both kids and adults alike. In addition to being a great snack apple, it has also become a favorite to cook and bake with. They are harvested around late August.