Orchard Fresh Apples

Experience the variety and flavor of Minnesota-grown apples

Pick Your Own Apples!

Experience the joy of harvesting your own fresh apples straight from our trees.

  • Available every weekend from late August to October
  • Different varieties available throughout the season
  • Fun for the whole family!
Apple picking bag full of fresh apples

Apple Seasonal Availability

Our apple season typically runs from late August through October. Each variety has its optimal picking time for the best flavor and texture.

Coming Soon

These varieties will be available in the coming weeks - mark your calendar!

First Kiss

Late August

This apple is juicy yet tart and is our first apple available for the season. Only available pre-picked.

Fresh EatingPre-picked Only

Zestar!

U Late Aug - Early Sept

Fruit have a sweet-tart flavor and are crisp. This apple is good for baking, sauce or just eating. Fruit needs to be refrigerated.

BakingSauceFresh Eating

Chestnut Crabapple

U Early September

This rich, nutty flavored apple is at its peak. Best for fresh eating due to its small size.

Fresh EatingSmall Size

SweeTango®

U Early to Mid September

This apple is juicy and sweet with hints of fall spices. One of our most popular varieties!

PopularFresh Eating

Honey Crisp

U Late September

Minnesota's State Fruit and most popular! This apple has explosive crispiness and juiciness. Best for fresh eating and salads.

Best SellerFresh EatingSalads

Honeygold

U Late September

Sweet, crisp, and juicy yellow skinned apples are good for fresh eating and baking.

Fresh EatingBaking

Haralson

U Late Sept - Early Oct

The top baking apple of all time! Tart apple with a hint of sweet only after a frost.

Best for BakingTart

SnowSweet

U Early October

They are slightly tart but great for snacks and salads due to their slowness to brown. A HIGHLY sought after variety for U-pick!

U-Pick FavoriteSlow to Brown

Fireside

U Mid October

They are sweet with a mild flavor, very large sized fruit. Good for baked apples.

Large SizeBaked Apples

Cortland

Early October

Good for making delicious apple sauce. The dark purple skin causes the sauce to be pink in color. Only available pre-picked.

SaucePre-picked Only

Evercrisp

Late October

Good for eating and baking. Only available pre-picked.

Fresh EatingBakingPre-picked Only
U = U-Pick Available

Browse by Season

Explore our wide selection of delicious apples grown right here at Brand Farms:

First Kiss

Late August

This apple is juicy yet tart and is our first apple available for the season. Only available pre-picked.

Fresh EatingPre-picked Only

Zestar!

U Late Aug - Early Sept

Fruit have a sweet-tart flavor and are crisp. This apple is good for baking, sauce or just eating. Fruit needs to be refrigerated.

BakingSauceFresh Eating
U = U-Pick Available

Apple Products

Fresh from our farm to your table

Apple Cider - Gallon

Apple Cider - Gallon

Our signature fresh-pressed apple cider in a convenient gallon size. Made with a blend of our farm-grown apples for the perfect sweet-tart balance.

Apple Cider - Half Gallon

Apple Cider - Half Gallon

Our delicious apple cider in a half-gallon size, perfect for smaller households. Enjoy it cold or warm it up with some cinnamon for a cozy treat.

Apple Chips

Apple Chips

Crispy, crunchy, and naturally sweet! Our apple chips are made from thinly sliced apples, lightly seasoned and carefully dehydrated to perfection.

Apple Donuts

Apple Donuts

Our famous apple cider donuts are made fresh daily. These cake-style donuts are infused with our apple cider and coated with cinnamon sugar.

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Our homemade apple pies feature a flaky, buttery crust filled with perfectly spiced apples from our orchard. Available in 9-inch size.

Caramel Apple Pie

Caramel Apple Pie

Our homemade caramel apple pies feature a flaky, buttery crust filled with perfectly spiced apples from our orchard. Available in 9-inch size.

What Our Visitors Say

Real experiences from farm friends

Among other variety of apples, I was happy to find the Zestar again. Just perfect for my preference of slightly tart, but with good sweetness. We also got honey and fresh eggs there. The staff is very helpful and informative.

Elisa Lobo Neese

Family owned; friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! It is just the right size for all from 1-100. Apples, pumpkins, squash, eggs, meat, desserts, ice cream and of course, apple cider donuts. A field of sunflowers, a patch of zinnias, large cut-outs, an apple cannon...there is something for everyone and Instagram ready for all your photos.

Linda Shaw

Date night at Brand Farms was a fun event. Farmer Aaron is a great host. I would highly recommend you take your kids before they close for the season. Lots of activities, yummy apple products and treats too!

Kala Diederich