These classically tart apples are firm and perfect for cooking or baking since their strong apple flavor holds up to sweeteners. Eat out of hand if you like it tart; slice thin and make apple pies or crisps; core and stuff with raisins and nuts for baked apples.
Beechwood OrchardsBeechwood Orchards
Biglerville, PA
Beechwood Orchards is a fifth generation, family-owned farm specializing in various tree fruits that has been operating in Adams County for over a century. The farm is currently being run by David and Tammy Garretson. In 2005 they were joined by their son, Shawn Garretson, after he graduated from Penn State with a degree in Horticulture. Last year Melissa Allen, their daughter, returned to the farm. She brought her two small daughters Isabelle (3 years) and Cammy (20 months) who have already begun to show an interest in agriculture.