We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this year’s U-Pick Apple season! From families and friends to apple enthusiasts, your visits brought joy and warmth to our orchard. It was a pleasure to see so many smiling faces exploring the farm and enjoying the crisp, delicious flavors of fall.

Thank you for making this season truly special. We can’t wait to welcome you back later this year!

A cheerful golden-yellow apple with a slight blush, offering a sweet-tart flavor and a crisp, firm texture. Its subtle honey-like aftertaste and slow browning make it a versatile favorite for early in the season.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: Mid-August
• Uses: Great for snacking, fresh salads, or use in light baking recipes.

A vibrant early-season apple with a bright red skin over a yellow background. Known for its light, crisp texture and juicy bite, it delivers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, with many detecting a subtle hint of brown sugar.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: Mid-August
• Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, baking, or adding a bright touch to salads.

A vibrant apple distinguished by a deep red color, developing earlier and more intensely than traditional Gala apples They have the same classic sweet, aromatic flavor and crisp, juicy texture that make Gala apples a favorite. 

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Late August
• Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, fruit salads, and adding sweetness to baked goods.

A standout Gala variety, recognized by bright red stripes over a yellow background, slightly crisp texture, with a sweet and mild aromatic flavor. This early-ripening apple is both visually appealing and flavorful, perfect for those who enjoy a classic, sugary apple taste.

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Late August
• Uses: Ideal for snacking, fruit platters, or sweet additions to salads or baked goods.

A Early-season variety with a smooth, golden-yellow skin. Sweet and subtly tart flavor includes delicate honey notes. The crisp, firm texture is paired with a juiciness that makes them exceptionally refreshing. They are slow to brown after slicing, making them a great choice for fresh presentations.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: late August-early September
• Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, salads, fruit platters, and pairing with cheeses or desserts.

This variety embodies all the best qualities of a regular Honeycrisp—perfect crispness and balance of sweet-tart flavors—but ripens about a week earlier.They feature a vibrant red and yellow skin with a dense, creamy-white flesh that delivers a refreshing crunch with every bite.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: late August-early September
• Uses: Ideal for snacking, baking, salads, and homemade applesauce.

An early-season McIntosh apple with vibrant red skin and a crisp, juicy texture. They are known for their sweet-tart flavor and smooth flesh, offering a refreshing bite. Their distinct tanginess makes them versatile and appealing in both raw and cooked forms.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: mid-late August
• Uses: Great for sauces, pies, crisps, and fresh eating.

A striking variety of McIntosh apples, featuring a rich red blush that develops more fully than traditional McIntosh varieties. They are medium-sized with a firm, juicy texture and the classic sweet-tart flavor that McIntosh apples are loved for. Their vibrant color and balanced taste make them a versatile choice for any occasion.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: Late August-early September
• Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, baking, sauces, and adding a tangy-sweet touch to salads.

Renowned for their exceptional crunch and juiciness, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Their large size, vibrant red and yellow skin, and crisp, firm texture make them a standout favorite among apple lovers. These apples hold up well in various culinary applications, offering both flavor and versatility.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: Early-mid September
• Uses: Ideal for fresh eating, baking, salads, sauces, and pairing with cheeses or savory dishes.

An early-maturing variety of Fuji apples, featuring a beautiful pinkish-red blush over a yellow background. They are known for their incredible sweetness, crisp texture, and juicy bite. Ripening 6-8 weeks earlier than standard Fuji apples, they offer all the characteristic flavor of a Fuji in the late summer season.

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Mid-September
• Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, and adding natural sweetness to desserts and baked goods.

A solid red variety, offering a juicy and crunchy texture with a subtly sweet flavor. They ripen earlier than traditional Cortland apples and maintain the signature qualities of the variety, including their excellent cooking properties and versatility. Their vibrant color and reliable texture make them a popular choice.

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Mid-late September
• Uses: Great for fresh eating, baking, making sauces, and salads.

A striking variety with deep crimson-red skin and an extra-crunchy, firm texture. They have a bold, slightly tart flavor with notes of sweetness that balance their refreshing bite. This variety is known for its excellent storage ability, retaining both flavor and texture for extended periods.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: Mid-late September
• Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, baking, and adding crisp, tart elements to salads and cheese platters

A beautiful variety with a pinkish-red blush over a yellow background. They are known for their crisp texture, juicy bite, and mellow, honey-sweet flavor with a subtle floral note. Low in acidity, Ambrosia apples are exceptionally smooth and pleasant to eat fresh, making them a favorite for many.

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Mid-late September
• Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, cheese boards, and as a sweet addition to baked desserts.

A classic variety with smooth, golden-yellow skin that sometimes features a subtle pink blush. They have a tender, crisp texture and a mildly sweet, honey-like flavor with hints of floral notes. Their natural sweetness and versatility make them a favorite in kitchens around the world.

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Mid-late September
• Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, baking pies, crisps, or tarts, and ideal for sauces and salads due to their natural sweetness and smooth texture.

An early-maturing and improved strain of the classic Red Delicious variety. Known for their deep, uniform red color and iconic elongated shape with characteristic dimples. These apples have a sweet, mild flavor and a crisp yet tender texture, making them a popular choice for fresh eating.

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Mid-late September
• Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, and as a visually appealing addition to decorative fruit displays.

A visually stunning apple variety with a rich reddish-pink hue and a smooth, glossy finish. They offer a crisp, juicy bite with a clean, sweet flavor reminiscent of floral notes. The texture is delicate and melt-in-your-mouth, making them a unique and memorable choice.

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Mid-late September
• Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, adding sweetness to salads, and incorporating into light desserts or cheese platters.

A striking larger variety, deep red skin, and a firm juicy texture. They offer a well-balanced flavor that combines natural sweetness with a hint of tartness, making them a versatile and flavorful choice. This apple’s bold appearance and rich taste make it stand out in any setting.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: Early-Mid October
• Uses: Ideal for fresh eating, baking, sauces, and adding a sweet-tart element to salads and desserts.

Idared apples stem from the classic Jonathan variety with bright red skin accented by yellow-green undertones. They have a firm, crisp texture and a balanced sweet-tart flavor. Idared apples are versatile and known for their excellent cooking qualities, as they hold their shape and flavor well when baked or cooked.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: Early-mid October
• Uses: Perfect for pies, strudels, sauces, baking, and fresh eating with a tangy bite.

A visually striking variety with a vibrant reddish-orange skin and a tropical, fruity flavor that many compare to Juicy Fruit gum. This apple offers a crisp, crunchy texture that enhances their unique and delightful taste. 

• Flavor: Sweet-tart
• Expected Harvest: Mid-Late October
• Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, and as a fun, flavorful addition to desserts or cheese boards.

A delightful late-season variety known for their firm, crunchy texture and exceptional sweetness. With a bright red skin and juiciness similar to Fuji apples, combined with the crisp bite of Honeycrisp, they are the perfect blend of flavor and texture. EverCrisp apples are also excellent keepers, maintaining their freshness and crunch for extended periods.

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Mid-late October
• Uses: Ideal for fresh eating, baking, crunch in salads, making sauces, and pairing with cheese due to their robust flavor.

 A late-season variety with vibrant red skin and an exceptionally sweet, juicy flavor. Known for their dense, firm texture and satisfying crunch, they offer a consistent quality that is perfect for those who enjoy a naturally sugary apple. Their extended storage life ensures they stay fresh and flavorful for months.

• Flavor: Sweet
• Expected Harvest: Late October-early November
• Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, baking, sauces, and adding sweetness to salads or desserts.

A classic variety recognized for its bright green skin and bold tartness. Known for their crisp texture, Granny Smith apples deliver a refreshing and zesty bite. Their high acidity makes them a versatile choice for both savory and sweet applications, holding up well when baked or cooked.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: Late October-early November
• Uses: Perfect for pies, tarts, crisps, sauces, and adding a tart crunch to salads or savory dishes.

A stunning variety with a vibrant pinkish-red skin and a firm, crisp texture. They deliver a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, with a refreshingly tangy and zesty flavor. Their exceptional crunch and juiciness, along with a naturally long shelf life, make them a versatile favorite for many.

• Flavor: Sweet-Tart
• Expected Harvest: Late October-early November
• Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, baking, and as a flavorful addition to cheese platters or desserts.