Utah's Orchard Treasures: Best Apple Spots
The onslaught of early-autumn produce is nearly sacred for Utahans, who look forward to fresh peaches, zucchini, pumpkins, and raspberries all summer long. Utah grows delicious apples of all different varieties. Purchasing apples from local orchards (whether it be for pie, salads, snacking, or warm applesauce) has to be one of autumn’s top highlights. So if the thought also piques your fancy, here are some of the best apple orchards in the Beehive State.
Allred Orchards, Provo, UT
When you say “apple” or “peach,” most Provo residents immediately think of Allred Orchards. While the orchards are located just east of Payson, the always bustling fruit stand where you can buy their produce is on Canyon Road in Provo. And the fruit is not just good, it’s great. Some might say it’s perfect.
McMullin Orchards, Payson, UT
McMullin Orchards has 900 acres of prime fruit-growing terrain to its name, making it one of Utah’s largest orchards. Started in 1927, the orchards have only grown over the past 80 years. Selling sweet cherries, tart cherries, peaches, nectarines, pluots, pears, and (of course) apples, McMullin Orchards is proud of its rich and delicious heritage and is keen on sharing a piece of it with whoever comes their way.
Crandall’s Fruit Farm, Orem, UT
Established in 1887, Crandall’s Fruit Farm is a cornerstone of Orem’s heritage. Orem used to be made up solely of orchards (well, almost) until it became more of a residential area. Crandall’s Fruit Farm sells peaches, apples (Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Jonathan), and Bartlett pears. Depending on the season, Crandall’s also sells raspberries, pumpkins, honey, and tomatoes.
Zollinger Fruit & Tree Farm, Logan, UT
With a name like Zollinger, this orchard is pretty unforgettable. Located on the east bench of Cache County, the orchard has been around since William Zollinger purchased the land in 1904. The orchard has been run by the Zollinger family ever since. Zollinger Fruit & Tree Farm is home to 80 varieties of ornamental and fruit trees. Notwithstanding, the orchard’s specialty is apples (and their delicious apple cider).
Pyne Fruit Orchard, North Orem, UT
Still run by its original owners, Pyne Fruit Orchard is obsessed with growing the perfectly crisp, juicy apple of your dreams. Their apples are used in Utah Valley restaurants and sold at farmer’s markets. In fact, this last year, they took first place in eight different categories at the Utah State Fair.
