Our Apples

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McIntosh Apples

Nothing evokes Fall better than the aromatic fragrance of McIntosh apples. People have enjoyed this apple since 1811 when John McIntosh discovered the first seedling. McIntosh apples grow particularly well in New York's cool climate!

Available: September through June

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Empire Apples

With the popular Red Delicious and McIntosh for parents, Empire apples were destined to be a hit. It's a sweet-tart combination that's great for everything. The New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva introduced this new variety in 1966.

Available: September - August

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Red Delicious Apples

These popular mildly sweet apples are grown across the country but our Red Delicious have the slight tartness so characteristic of apples from New York.

Available: October - September

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Cortland Apples

Imagine a fragrant fresh fruit cup with beautiful snow white apples. You can bet it was made with Cortland, the very best Apple Country® salad apple. This great all purpose apple was developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva in 1898.

Available: September through April

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Golden Delicious Apples

Some people think that Golden Delicious is simply the yellow cousin of the popular Red Delicious apple. But, in fact, they are related in name only. This honey sweet apple is a special treat all on its own.

Available: September through June

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Crispin Apples

Bite into a Crispin for a great crunch and mouthful of sweet juice. It's one of the most satisfying snacks around! The original name for this exceptional apple was Mutsu, reflecting its Japanese heritage. It was renamed Crispin in the late 1960s and has been gaining fans ever since.

Available: October through September

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Gala Apples

Another apple made for kids is the Gala, a new variety developed in New Zealand. It's got the mild flavor that "picky eaters" prefer and a striking bright yellow-red color that attracts the eye!

Available: September through June

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Macoun Apples

Want a perfect no-fat dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Macoun may just be your apple, but, hurry, these special apples are only available in the Fall. Macoun was developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva in 1932. It's named for a famous Canadian fruit breeder.

Available: October through November

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Honeycrisp

Sometimes the name of an apple says it all. Honeycrisp apples are honey sweet (with a touch of tart) and amazingly crisp, some say "explosively crisp." It's easy to see why this new variety continues to grow in popularity since its 1991 introduction in Minnesota.

Available: September through February

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20oz Apples

The Heirloom variety of the 20 ounce apple is famous for its size and excellent cooking qualities.

Available: September - November

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Jonagold Apples

The smell of fresh apple crisp wafting through the house is a sure sign of Fall. Jonagolds make excellent baked goodies. Jonagold is another success story from the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva. It's a cross between mellow Golden Delicious and tart Jonathan.

Available: October - May

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Idared Apples

Savor the old-fashioned goodness of baked apples, especially Idareds, which hold their shape perfectly and look beautiful on the table. Developed in Idaho, it's a cross between two old time NY apples, Jonathan and Wagener, first raised in Penn Yan in 1791.

Available: October - August

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Paulared Apples

If you like tart apples, sink your teeth into a Paula Red. It's one of our earliest varieties and the first taste of fall for many apple lovers.

Available: Late August - October

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Granny Apples

Info coming soon!

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Northern Spy Apples

Info coming soon!