Michigan apples are the best
Did you know there are 950 apple farms in Michigan? Apples are the largest fruit crop in our State. The varieties grown locally include:
- Cortland
- Empire
- Fuji
- Gala
- Ginger Gold
- Golden Delicious
- Honeycrisp
- Ida Red
- Jonagold
- Jonathan
- McIntosh
- Northern Spy
- Paula Red
- Red Delicious
- Rome
- Winesap
You can enjoy Michigan apples fresh and cold, or in one of the delightful recipes from The Michigan Apple Committee. Notice the photo above of the Apple Orchard Salad.
The late apples are in the stores now. Some of the local orchards are still open. Check out these locations.
714 Baseline Road
Northville, MI
Open through November 23 from 10 am until 8 pm
- cider
- donuts
- caramel apples
- apple butter
- pumpkin butter
- honey
- maple syrup
7450 Franklin Rd.
Bloomfield Hills
Open through the Sunday after Thanksgiving, weekdays from 7 am until 6 pm and weekends from 8 am until 6 pm
- apple cider
- cider donuts
- apples
- pies
- scones
- breads
- cakes
- Hickory Farms meats and Cheeses
- jams
- spreads
- butters
- honey
- vegetables
- candies
1990 E Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Open through December 21, weekdays from 7 am until 7 pm and weekends from 9 am until 7 pm
- cider
- ice cream
- donut sundae
2961 W. 32 Mile Rd.
Romeo
Open through December 31, daily from 9 am until 6 pm and then open January 1 through April, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am until 5:30 pm
- apples
- pears
- jams
- jellies
- honey
- maple syrup
- cider
8517 Parshallville Rd.
Fenton
Open through mid-November, weekdays from 9 am until 6 pm and weekends from 8 am until 6 pm
- cider
- spiced donuts
- caramel apples
- homemade apple pies
- a line of Michigan made products
- assortment of gifts
3685 Central St.
Dexter
Open through mid-November, Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am until 5 pm
- wood-pressed cider
- fresh apples
- caramel apples
- baked goodies
- jams, jellies
- original pastry mixes
More info: Economists tell us that for every $10 spent in the local economy, $20 million is added to the local economic base.