09/24/2026
🍎 Not all apples are created equal.
Michigan apple season is here, and if you’re heading to the orchard, it helps to know which varieties are best for what.
🍏 Honeycrisp: Best for snacking
🥧 Cortland: Best for baking
🍎 McIntosh: Best for applesauce
🍺 Jonathan + Jonagold: Great for fresh cider
🍏 Gala: A little bit of everything
Whether you’re picking apples for a pie, a snack board, homemade applesauce, or a cozy cup of cider, there’s a Michigan apple for the job.
Which variety are you picking first this fall? 🍂
Read the full guide for ideas on what to do with your orchard haul.