pick firm fruit; large apples are fine. over-ripe, soft apples, will not store or peel well, but can be used immediately for applesauce. fresh-picked, solid apples can be stored in the refrigerator at 33 degrees for 3-12 weeks or longer, depending on the variety. early season apples have a shorter life than late season apples. our apples are multi-purpose varieties, except for red delicious, which are better suited for fresh eating or fruit salads
Akane
(an early jonathan strain), harvest late july to mid-august. the akane is a very small yet extremely flavorful apple. wonderful for fresh eating and applesauce; t oo small for peeling for pies. will keep 2-3 weeks refrigerated
Gala
harvest early august to late-august. delightful blend of sweet and tart, a gala is delectable for eating fresh, pies and sauce. will keep 4-6 weeks refrigerated
Mcintosh
harvest mid-august. we planted 20 mcintosh trees as an experiment to see how they would grow in arizona have never planted more! the heat causes the apples to drop before they start to color. pick them greenish and let them color off the tree for pies
Golden Delicious
harvest late august through september. this is a terrific all-purpose apple, great for fresh eating, pies and sauce. for a sweet and tasty sugar-free applesauce, harvest these in mid-late september when the sugar is at its peak. farmer john’s favorite! will keep 2-4 weeks refrigerated
Red Delicious
harvest late august through september. the most common apple in the grocery stores, and a staple in lunch boxes! this very sweet, fresh eating apple is also good in fruit salad, but not good for baking. will keep 2-3 weeks refrigerated
Rome Beauty
harvest early september to mid-september. considered an “antique” apple variety, this is a good baking apple. the thick skin helps the apple retain its shape while baking whole. the skin has a very waxy surface, polish to discover its beauty! will keep approx. 2 weeks refrigerated
Fuji
harvest mid-september through october. fuji is a cross between a red delicious and a ralls janet, resulting in a fine late-season apple. fuji’s are excellent for eating fresh & salads; good for pies & sauce. will keep several months refrigerated
Granny Smith
harvest mid-september through october. granny smith apples originated in granny smith’s back yard in australia, and are now heavily grown in the us. it is a very tart apple with a crisp texture, excellent for fresh eating and pies. our granny smith’s have very high acid and very high sugar, actually more sugar than a red delicious! apples with sunburn (yellow blush) or a pink blush are extra sweet! will keep several months refrigerated
Pink Lady
(we-pick only), harvest mid to late october. another apple from “down under”, pink ladies have a tart flavor with a high sugar content and very crisp texture, making them a delicious all-purpose apple. this green apple has a beautiful pink blush. annie’s favorite! will keep several months refrigerated
Apple Math
three medium-sized apples weigh approximately one pound, one pound of apples, cored and sliced, measures about 4 1/2 cups, purchase 2-3 pounds of whole apples for a 9-inch pie, two pounds of apples yield one-quart of applesauce
Peach Varieties At Apple Annie’s
all of our peaches are freestone varieties, and are great for fresh eating, freezing or canning. peaches that are dripping juice right off the tree are wonderful, but impossible to transport. select peaches peaches that have a yellow undertone instead of green. the ridge on the peach should just give when pressed gently with your thumb. peaches will finish ripening within within one to seven days off of the tree. spread them out at room temperature, in a single layer, on newspaper. do not let them touch each other. check morning and evening and regrigerate or use as they ripen. do not transport or store your peaches in plastic; the heat and humidity will cause them to mold. varieties at apple annie’s:
Sunshine
Red Haven
New Haven
O’henry
Berenda Sun
July Sun
Ryan Sun
Red Sun
September Sun
Glow Haven
Red Globe
Sun Crest
Crest Haven
J.h. Hale
Star Fire
Blushing Star (white Flesh)
All Star
Pear Varieties At Apple Annie’s
asian pears are ripe and ready to eat when picked. they have a crunchy texture and are incredibly sweet and juicy. enjoy fresh or substitute bartlett’s in recipes. bartlett pears ripen off the tree. let set at room temperature or wrap in newspaper and store in a cool, dry place. they will soften to eat in one to two weeks
Yoinashi
20th Century
Olympic
Hosui
Niitaka
Shinko
Shinseiki
Bartlett
Rosy Bartlett
Burger Barn
Pancake Breakfast
all-you-can-eat pancakes, homemade peach or apple topping or apple cider syrup depending on season, sausage (2/adult; 1/child)
Adults$7.99
Children (under 12)$4.99
Extra Sausage Each$0.75
Burger Works
$10.99
1/3 lb beef burger or chicken breast sandwich, cowboy beans, chips, pie a la mode,
Hot Dog Works
$9.99
hot dog, chips, beans, pie a la mode
Just-a-burger
$7.99
same as the “works” but without pie a la mode
just-a-dog
$6.99
same as the “works” but without pie a la mode
Baked Goods - Pies
apple annie’s pies were named “best pie in az” by arizona highways magazine in 2010. our bakers are busy every day baking a variety of pies. not all varieties are available at all times. all pies are a 9-inch, extra-deep pie. slices of pie are available for $3.29 plain or $3.99 ala mode
Apple Bread
apple bread is our signature product. we are still using the same recipe that our son, matt, “invented” when he was just 8 years old! this bread is a moist, sweet bread full of chunks of freshly-peeled apples, walnut pieces, and a delightful hint of cinnamon. a “no-nut” version is available at the orchard bakery during our harvest season
22-ounce$4.99
32-ounce$5.99
Apple Pie
$11.99
is made with freshly-,peeled apples with just the right amount of sugar and spice! this is the old-fashioned 2-crust pie, topped with cinnamon and sugar, just like grandma makes
Sugar-free Apple Pie
$11.99
is a tasty treat for those who are restricting sugar. we’ve substituted apple juice concentrate to produce a tasty pie without the added sugar
Apple Crumb Pie
$11.99
is made with our apple pie filling but topped with a luscious mixture of flour, sugar and butter. it is absolutely delightful topped with vanilla ice cream
Apple-cherry Pie
$11.99
is a delicious combination of tart cherries and apples in a double crust
Apple-raspberry Pie
$11.99
is a perfect fruit blend for a deliciously different pie
Pecan Pie
$13.99
is made from a family recipe, full of pecans and a delicious gooey buttery filling. available weekends only