Apple Varieties

Center Grove Orchard has a variety of apples available for picking and in the Country Store!

Note that dates listed are estimated. Please call prior to arrival to confirm apple availability.
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August

ZESTAR!

Taste: Weet-tart, hint of brown sugar, crisp Best Used For: Fresh eating & cooking

JONAMAC

Taste: Dessert apple, crisp flesh, good eating, tart flavor, Jonathan-McIntosh cross Best Used For: Eating & baking

September

BLONDEE

Taste: Sweet & crunchy with non-browning flesh Best Used For: Eating fresh or desserts

CORTLAND

Taste: Tart with a hint of sweet and tangy Best Used For: Salads, kabobs, baking, garnishes

GALA

Taste: Crisp, firm, juicy, mild & sweet Best Used For: Eating & salads

MCINTOSH

Taste: Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet Best Used For: Eating, cooking (if using in pies, add more thickener)

GOLDEN SUPREME

Taste: Unique sweet, very firm with a hint of raspberry flavor Best Used For: Eating & salads

HONEYCRISP

Taste: Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavor Best Used For: Eating, salads, sauce making

DAYBREAK FUJI

Taste: Firm, crisp, sweet Best Used For: Baking

AUTUMN CRISP

Taste: Sweeter than it is tart, non browning Best Used For: Eating fresh

CRIMSON CRISP

Taste: Very crisp, firm, tart Best Used For: Baking & eating

PIXIE CRUNCH

Taste: Sweeter than Honeycrisp Best Used For: Eating & Baking

JONATHAN

Taste: Firm, spicy, sweet with a crisp snap. All-around good apple Best Used For: Sauces, snacks, salads, pies, applesauce

EMPIRE

Taste: Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious & McIntosh Best Used For: Snacks, baking, cooking

SHIZUKA

Taste: Sweet Best Used For: Eating

SNOW SWEET

Taste: Sweet taste with a slight tart balance, slow to brown when cut Best Used For: Snacks & salads

October

CAMEO

Taste: Firm, crisp, aromatic, flavor, stores well Best Used For: Eating & salads

GOLDEN DELICIOUS

Taste: Crisp, mild, sweet Best Used For: Any use

LYSGOLDEN

Taste: Mildly sweet & juicy Best Used For: Eating & salads

RED DELICIOUS

Taste: Sweet, juicy Best Used For: Eating, salads, not particularly suitable for cooking or baking.

JONAGOLD

Taste: Crisp, juicy, sweet Best Used For: Pies, baked desserts, sauces

MUTSU

Taste: Sweet-tart, distinct flavor Best Used For: Eating, pies, salads

CHIEFTAIN

Taste: Sweet Best Used For: Eating, sauces, pies, salads, baking

BRAEBURN

Taste: Sweet yet tart Best Used For: Eating, salads, sauce making

FUJI

Taste: Mild sweet, juicy, firm Best Used For: All uses, especially snacking

November

GRANNY SMITH

Taste: Crisp, very tart Best Used For: All uses, especially cakes, pies, and applesauce