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Apple Orchards in Minnesota
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Find Your Local Apple Orchard!

 Minnesota apple orchards are easy to find in the free Minnesota Grown Directory.  Choose from 116 Minnesota apple orchards!

 

 

Find your favorite Minnesota apple variety including SweeTango, Zestar, Honeycrisp and Haralson!  Minnesota apple orchards grow some of the freshest, tastiest apples around.  A trip to your local apple orchard this fall is a must!

Variety

Flavor

Uses

Paula Red

Mildly Tart

Eating, Pie (cooks down), Sauce, Baking, Caramel

Wealthy

Mildly Tart       

Eating, Pie, Sauce, Baking, Caramel

McIntosh

Mildly Tart

Eating, Pie, Sauce, Baking

Cortland

Mildly Tart

Eating, Pie (cooks down), Sauce, Baking, Caramel

Honeycrisp       

Sweet       

Eating, Salad, Desserts

Regent

Sweet

Eating, Pie (holds slice), Sauce, Baking, Salad

Haralson

Tart

Eating, Pie (holds slice), Sauce, Baking, Caramel

Fireside

Sweet

Eating, Pie (holds slice), Sauce, Baking

Reasons to Visit a Minnesota Apple Orchard

  • Many apple orchards in Minnesota also offer hay rides, corn mazes and other fun fall activities for families.
  • An apple orchard makes for a great family trip and it isn't far from home!
  • You are buying the freshest, locally grown apples around!  Many Minnesota apple orchards also have apple baked goods that you can take home with you.
  • Minnesota apples are healthy for the entire family!  They help protect bone health and lower LDL cholesterol. 

Apple Storage Tips

  • Apples love cold temperatures and high humidity.
  • Store your Minnesota apples in the crisper of your refrigerator in the plastic bag that they came in.  To keep the apples moist, place a damp wash cloth or damp towel in the bag once a week.

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MDA Contact

Paul Hugunin at 651-201-6510
paul.hugunin@state.mn.us

Jessica Rovie at 651-201-6170
jessica.rovie@state.mn.us

Ag Marketing & Development Division