Best Apples for Pie
Firm, tart, and sweet apple picks for better homemade pies.
From early Paula Reds in August to late-season Pink Ladies in October, we grow over 20 apple varieties using organic practices. Pick straight from the tree — no systemic pesticides, ever.
2026 U-Pick pricing: $14 per 8-quart bag · $40 per bushel
Each variety has its own character, season, and best use. Tap any card to see details.
The earliest good eating apple with full tart flavor and crunch. Best eaten fresh — they don't store well. Introduced in Michigan, 1967.
Bright red, tender, juicy. A great early-season fresh-eating apple — one of the first to ripen alongside Paula Red.
Deep wine-red skin with crisp white flesh. Mildly tart and great for sauce, fresh eating, and salads.
Crisp and juicy right off the tree with a sweet flavor. Perfect for snacking and fresh eating.
Dense, super-sweet, extra-juicy apple that keeps for months. Excellent for fresh eating and baking.
Mellow, honey-sweet yellow apple. The classic all-purpose apple — beautiful in salads, sauce, and pies.
The iconic green apple. Tart, firm, and crisp. The gold standard for pies and baking; excellent fresh too.
Explosively crisp and juicy with sweet/tart balance. Oversized cells burst releasing a mouthful of juice. Stores for months.
Late-season pink-red beauty with a tangy-sweet snap. Cellars well — eat now or store for winter.
The classic deep-red apple. Mild and sweet, beloved for fresh eating and lunch boxes.
Bold, complex sweet-tart flavor with a firm bite. Excellent storage apple and a favorite for fresh eating.
Use these guides to choose the best apple-picking weekend near Rochester and Brockport, whether you want pie apples, cider apples, Honeycrisp, or late-season storage apples.
Firm, tart, and sweet apple picks for better homemade pies.
How to blend sweet, tart, and aromatic apples for cider.
Month-by-month apple timing from August through October.
When to pick apples near Rochester, Brockport, and Western NY.
Check what is ripe this week before visiting the farm.
Open Fri–Sun, 9am–5pm during apple season (Aug 15 – Nov 1). Picking is free — you only pay for what you take home. Cash or major credit cards accepted at the farm stand.