Apple Varieties

We have Sold All Our Apples for the 2021 Season!  Thanks for all those who purchased all our different variety of apples…

Do you know the difference between a Honeycrisp and a Haralson?

Fall is the season for apples, America’s favorite fruit. Locally grown fresh apples are available September and October. Center Creek Orchard offers apple varieties developed by the University of Minnesota as well as some old time favorites. Apple varieties – which apple to select and why; there are many to chose from..

fresh local apples at center creek orchard

Our apples are pre-picked and ready for you! 

Below is a listing of our apple varieties and their approximate ripening times, flavors and suggestions for use:

Late August & Early September:

First Kiss ~crisp texture and spritely flavor make it an excellent choice for fresh eating. Coming for sale in 2019!

Zestar! ~ large, crisp with sweet-tart flavor; excellent eating and cooking apple

SweeTango ~ crisp, stunningly good with sweet, juicy, fall spice flavor; excellent eating & stores well

Mid-September:

Honeycrisp ~ outstanding crispness, sweet & juicy; best eating & salads, stores up to 6 months

Late September:

Haralson ~ firm texture with tart & tangy flavor; good eating, caramel apples, pies & sauce

Red Regent ~ Balance of sweet & tart; good eating & cooking

Cortland ~ juicy, sweet with a hint of tartness; ideal for salads & baking, flesh stays white when cut

 

 

 

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