Center Grove Orchard

APPLE

FLAVOR

BEST FOR

SEASON*

+ Fresh peaches

Flavor: Sweet and juicy!

Best For: Eating, cooking, baking

Season: August

+ Zestar! (seconds)

Flavor: Sweet-tart, crisp, hint of brown sugar flavor

Best For: Fresh eating, cooking

Season: August 20

+ Wolf River

Flavor: Mildly tart

Best For: Baking, sauce, drying

Season: August 25

+ Blondee

Flavor: Sweet, crunchy, nonbrowning flesh

Best For: Eating fresh, desserts

Season: September 1

+ Cortland (seconds)

Flavor: Tart with a hint of sweet and tangy

Best For: Salads, kabobs, garnishes (cut fruit is slow to brown)

Season: September 1

+ Gala

Flavor: Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet

Best For: Eating, salads

Season: September 1

+ McIntosh

Flavor: Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet

Best For: Eating, cooking (if using in pies, add more thickener)

Season: September 1

+ Golden Supreme

Flavor: Unique sweet, very firm with a hint of raspberry flavor

Best For: Eating, salads

Season: September 5

+ Daybreak Fuji

Flavor: Crisp, sweet

Best For: Eating fresh, salads

Season: September 10

+ Autumn Crisp

Flavor: Sweeter than it is tart, nonbrowning

Best For: Eating fresh

Season: September 10

+ Honeycrisp

Flavor: Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavor

Best For: Eating, salads, sauce-making

Season: September 10

+ Jonamac (seconds)

Flavor: McIntosh-Jonathan cross, dessert apple, firm, crisp, tart

Best For: Eating, baking

Season: September 10

+ Crimson Crisp

Flavor: Very crisp, firm, tart

Best For: Eating, baking

Season: September 15

+ Empire

Flavor: Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh

Best For: Snacks, baking, cooking

Season: September 20

+ Jonathan (seconds)

Flavor: Firm, spicy, sweet with a crisp snap, all-around good apple

Best For: Sauces, snacks, salads, pies, applesauce

Season: September 20

+ Snow Sweet

Flavor: Sweet taste with a slight tart balance, slow to brown when cut

Best For: Snacks, salads

Season: September 25

+ Cameo

Flavor: Firm, crisp, aromatic flavor, stores well

Best For: Eating, salads

Season: October 1

+ Golden Delicious (seconds)

Flavor: Crisp, mild, sweet

Best For: Any use (when making pies, reduce the total sugar)

Season: October 1

+ Red Delicious

Flavor: Sweet, juicy

Best For: Eating, salads, not particularly suitable for cooking or baking

Season: October 1

+ Jonagold

Flavor: Crisp, juicy, sweet

Best For: Pies, baked desserts, sauces

Season: October 5

+ Lysgolden

Flavor: Crisp, mild, sweet

Best For: Eating, salads

Season: October 5

+ Mutsu

Flavor: Sweet-tart, distinct flavor

Best For: Eating, pies, salads

Season: October 10

+ Candy Crisp

Flavor: Uniquely juicy, pear like flavor

Best For: Eating fresh

Season: October 10

+ RJ Gold

Flavor: Sweet, large eating apple, similar to Golden Supreme

Best For: Snacks, salads

Season: October 15

+ Chieftain (seconds)

Flavor: Sweet

Best For: Eating, sauces, pies, salads, baking

Season: October 20

+ Fuji

Flavor: Mild, sweet, juicy, firm

Best For: All uses, especially snacks

Season: October 25

+ Braeburn

Flavor: Sweet yet tart

Best For: Eating, salads, sauces

Season: October 25

+ Granny Smith

Flavor: Crisp, very tart

Best For: All uses, especially cakes, pies, applesauce

Season: November 1

*Season dates are approximate.

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