Orchard apples in the Triangle

[Jdatlas]

I saw some Pink Ladies at SuperTarget. Not the greatest place for produce but they had a few unusual varieties of apples. I got some Honeycrisp there. I also found some great Macintosh apples at Trader Joe's. Organic and from an orchard in New York state.

[swbtoo]

Originally Posted by RLamothe

::sigh:: Fall is the time I think I will miss MA the most! I grew up down the street from an apple orchard and I miss those fresh apples! We moved here last summer and had just discovered the farmers market in time for appes! We had a woman make us the most fantastic blend for an apple pie! There were types I had never even heard of! Mmmm I am going to have to go back this year and have her make up another blend. It may not be as crisp in the mornings and cool down as fast in the evenings as MA but I can still make fantastic apple pie!!!!!!!!!!!

Who is this wonderful pie-making lady? I'd like to get the blend!

I like apples but don't care for pie -- hubby sure does love it - apple pie is his favorite.

Somebody mentioned Honeycrisp apples - Aren't they just the best!!? I discovered them in NH the last couple years we were there. I'll have to look for them here. Thanks for mentioning that.

[RLamothe]

I wish I knew! I can't wait to stop by this weekend and try and remember who it was who gave us the selection of apples. We had always used macintosh or something "meaty" but the one's that she gave us they were much sweeter and a WONDERFUL combination!!!

I've never heard of Honeycrisp apples! I'll have to try

[Jdatlas]

RLamothe,

Honeycrisp apples were very popular at Tougas Farms in Northborough. They were the first apples to sell out. I am sure you must have been to Tougas Farms on a field trip at least once when you were in school! I miss Tougas Farms. So much fun.

[RLamothe]

Haha yes I have absolutely been there! So maybe I've had honeycrisp too but I just didn't know what they were called. Are you from Northboro??

[Jdatlas]

No I'm from Westborough. I think we PM'd each other a while back and discovered we were both from the same town.

[maustin1040]

Check out Many Rivers Farm just north of Durham in Bahama. Heirloom apples and peaches. Mostly u-pick. ManyRiversFarm.com