Apple picking

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Great apple cider donuts too!

It might be to late! Smith orchard has removed their sign, their tree's are empty.
A bad year for apple growers?

[NHKathy]

I know this thread is about picking apples, but i have a question on apples for sale at farm stands:
Where would be the best place to go to get a nice variety of apples?
I usually go to Apple Ed's on Moultonborough Neck Rd. for Macs; but I'm not sure how much variety he has now (i know he retired a few years ago, but there are usually still some apples at his road side stand)...
I will need other apples in addition to the Macs - I am doing a fall appetizer which calls for different types of apples so that i have a variety of fall colors on my platter (I'm thinking Red Delish, Golden Delish, Fuji)
Any thoughts?
*Does anybody on the neck know what kid of apples Apple Eds has right now?

[Jonas Pilot]

I worked with an apple grower in my winter job once. He said that different apples "come to sugar" at different times after they have been picked. I thought that was interesting but I've forgotten the details. Maybe you could have samples of all those apples you listed (or more) and have an apple tasting party.

[Flylady]

I took a drive today to Acton Maine. Nice ride on 109. There is a very nice orchards (Smith's) that has pick your own or buy from their stand . They have homemade pies, crisp and cider and and ice cream bar next door. They have plenty and seemed not be be effected by the spring frost this year.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by Flylady

I took a drive today to Acton Maine. Nice ride on 109. There is a very nice orchards (Smith's) that has pick your own or buy from their stand . They have homemade pies, crisp and cider and and ice cream bar next door. They have plenty and seemed not be be effected by the spring frost this year.

I found out that there are three (3) apple orchards in Acton, Me.

ROMAC, Smith's Red Apple Farm and Kelly Orchards.

[Winnisquamguy]

Originally Posted by Rusty

Is the apple ochard named "Romac Orchards"?

Do they have any Cortland apples left on the trees?

I know there is a orchard on H Rd pretty much at the intersection of 109. I cannot remember the name, if your down that way stop in to Iron Tails nice biker bar right on Rt109

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

I know there is a orchard on H Rd pretty much at the intersection of 109. I cannot remember the name, if your down that way stop in to Iron Tails nice biker bar right on Rt109

Looks like an interesting place:

[Chaselady]

Does anyone know of an orchard near the lakes region that grows spencer apples? I used to be able to get them down near the Mass border but now I'm a permanent resident up here and I haven't seen any. I realize there won't be anything left on the trees by now, but maybe next year?

[Lucy Goose]

Originally Posted by Chaselady

Does anyone know of an orchard near the lakes region that grows spencer apples? I used to be able to get them down near the Mass border but now I'm a permanent resident up here and I haven't seen any. I realize there won't be anything left on the trees by now, but maybe next year?

I love Spencer's too. Hard to find. Use to get them in Hollis. Would love to find some up here!

[winniplayhouse]

Posted today on Cardigan Mountain Orchard's FB page:

What a beautiful fall day today..... We have PYO Cortland,Empire + Golden delicious apples as well as hot mulled cider, coffee and cider donuts, we always do our best to have enough apple pies available, but if you know you want one its always a safer bet to call and reserve one. Enjoy this perfect fall day everyone!

[NHKathy]

Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

I worked with an apple grower in my winter job once. He said that different apples "come to sugar" at different times after they have been picked. I thought that was interesting but I've forgotten the details. Maybe you could have samples of all those apples you listed (or more) and have an apple tasting party.

So... I went to Apple Ed's on The Neck and he did have lots of types for sale! I choose Golden Delicious, Empire, Macoun and Honey Crisp (my new favorite). Talked with Ed and he gave me 2 free "samples" of a newer type of apple - Mutsu, also called Crispin - very tasty!
So for my appetizer at this weekend's I sliced up 2 of each type and spread them on a platter and also made a pumpkin dip. Here's a picture:

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by NHKathy

So... I went to Apple Ed's on The Neck and he did have lots of types for sale! I choose Golden Delicious, Empire, Macoun and Honey Crisp (my new favorite). Talked with Ed and he gave me 2 free "samples" of a newer type of apple - Mutsu, also called Crispin - very tasty!
So for my appetizer at this weekend's I sliced up 2 of each type and spread them on a platter and also made a pumpkin dip. Here's a picture:

That looks scrumptious!
You have definitely arranged a visually appealing platter that has a very well-laid out table that showcases the perfectly cut apples that surround the pumpkin dip.

The table cloth and cookies add to the well designed apple dish presentation.

Nice job!