Pick Apples at Maiden Rock Cidery & Orchard
Ripe apples bursting with flavor, rolling scenic views, and precious memories just waiting to be harvested. Wander through our orchard at your own pace, pick your favorite apples perfect for pies, refreshing cider, or a sunny afternoon snack.
Afterwards, treat yourself to a tasting flight of our award-winning Honeycrisp Hard™, Crabby, or Scrumpy ciders. You’ve truly earned this delightful experience.
Our Apple Variety
Brown Snout
- Flavor:Rich and bittersweet with a slight nutty flavor.
- Best For:Fresh eating, cider making, and cooking.
- Availability:October
- Notes:A traditional English cider apple recognized for its distinctive russet skin and complex flavor, making it especially well-suited for adding depth to cider blends.
Chestnut Crab
- Flavor:Sweet and nutty.
- Best For:Fresh eating and cider.
- Availability:September
- Notes:Small but packed with flavor, perfect for snacking or adding to cider blends.
Connell Red
- Flavor:Sweet and juicy.
- Best For:Fresh eating.
- Availability:September
- Notes:A relatively rare variety known for its exceptional sweetness and texture.
Cortland
- Flavor:Tart, crisp, and juicy.
- Best For:Salads, Bakin, and applesauce.
- Availability:September - November
- Notes:Resistant to browning, making it ideal for salads and fruit platters.
Dolgo Crabapple
- Flavor:Tart and juicy with a bright, slightly sweet flavor.
- Best For:Jelly, preserves, sauces, and cider.
- Availability:August-September
- Notes:A vibrant red crabapple known for its naturally high acidity and beautiful color, making it especially popular for preserves and cider.
Empire
- Flavor:Crisp and mildly tart.
- Best For:Fresh eating, salads, and baking
- Availability:September - November
- Notes:A cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious, combining the best traits of both.
Fireside
- Flavor:Sweet and aromatic.
- Best For:Fresh eating, baking, salads.
- Availability:October
- Notes:Known for its sweet flavor and firm texture, great for both eating and baking.
Golden Delicious
- Flavor:Sweet, mild, and soft.
- Best For:Fresh eating, suaces, and pies
- Availability:September - October
- Notes:A versatile apple perfect for everything from pies to snacks.
Golden Russet
- Flavor:Sweet, rich, and nutty with hints of pear and a slight spicy finish.
- Best For:Fresh eating, cider making, and baking
- Availability:October
- Notes:A classic russet apple with a distinctive golden-brown skin and rich, aromatic flavor.
Haralson
- Flavor:Tart, crisp, and juicy.
- Best For:Fresh eating, salads, baking, and sauces.
- Availability:September - October
- Notes:A versatile apple with a pleasantly tart flavor that holds its shape well when cooked.
Honeycrisp
- Flavor:Sweet, crisp, and juicy.
- Best For:Fresh eating, salads, snacking, and cider.
- Availability:September - October
- Notes:One of the most popular apples for its balanced sweetness and amazing crunch.
Honeygold
- Flavor:Sweet and mild.
- Best For:Fresh eating, sauces, and baking.
- Availability:October
- Notes:This apple is a cold-hardy alternative to Golden Delicious with a similar flavor profile.
Liberty
- Flavor:Sweet-tart, crisp, juicy.
- Best For:Fresh eating, salads, baking, and sauces.
- Availability:October
- Notes:A flavorful, well-balanced apple with just the right combination of sweetness and tartness.
McIntosh
- Flavor:Tart, juicy, and aromatic.
- Best For:Fresh eating, cider, and sauces.
- Availability:September - October
- Notes:A beloved classic, known for its tart flavor and softness when cooked.
Northern Spy
- Flavor:Rich sweet-tart and crisp.
- Best For:Fresh eating, pies, baking, and sauces.
- Availability:October
- Notes:A classic late-season apple known for its firm texture and well-balanced flavor, making it especially popular for baking.
Paula Red
- Flavor:Tart and crisp.
- Best For:Fresh eating and sauces.
- Availability:August - September
- Notes:One of the first apples of the season, perfect for a tangy snack.
St. Edmunds Russet
- Flavor:Sweet, rich, and nutty with hints of pear and a slightly spicy finish.
- Best For:Fresh eating, Baking and ciders.
- Availability:October
- Notes:A classic English russet apple with a distinctive golden-brown, rough-textured skin and a rich, aromatic flavor.
Sweet 16
- Flavor:Sweet with a hint of spice
- Best For:Fresh eating, pies, and sauces.
- Availability:September
- Notes:A uniquely sweet apple with a subtle spicy flavor that makes it delicious fresh or in your favorite recipes.
Redfield
- Flavor:Tart and mildly sweet with a rich flavor.
- Best For:Cider making, baking, sauces, and fresh eating.
- Availability:September-October
- Notes:Known for its deep red flesh and striking color, Redfield adds beautiful color and bold flavor to cider, sauces, and other recipes.
Viking
- Flavor:Sweet-tart with a crisp, juicy texture.
- Best For:Fresh eating, applesauce, and baking.
- Availability:September
- Notes:A colorful, versatile apple with a pleasant balance of sweetness and tartness.
Wealthy
- Flavor:Tart and juicy.
- Best For:Pies, applesauce, and cider.
- Availability:September
- Notes:An old-fashioned variety that’s great for cooking and cider-making.
Wolf River
- Flavor:Mild and sweet.
- Best For:Baking, apple butter, pies.
- Availability:September - October
- Notes:Famous for its massive size and excellent performance in baked goods.
Wynooche
- Flavor:Sweet and juicy.
- Best For:Fresh eating, applesauce, and baking.
- Availability:September
- Notes:A lesser-known variety valued for its pleasant flavor and versatility in the kitchen.
Zestar!
- Flavor:Sweet-tart, crisp and juicy.
- Best For:Fresh eating and pies.
- Availability:August - September
- Notes:One of the earliest varieties to ripen, with a great balance of sweetness and tartness.