Descriptions and Approximate Season (listed in order of ripening)
The available periods listed here are for general reference.
Check the Market Page or Pick-Your-Own Page for the most up to date availability information.
August
Pristine – An excellent summer apple, solid pale yellow color, medium tart, eating or baking
Market Availability: Late July through early August
Pick Your Own: Not available
Summer Sweet – (aka Redfree) Crisp, sweet, nice early season eating apple.
Market Availability: Early August through Mid August
Pick Your Own: Not available
Sansa – Sweet, Crisp, with a little tang, our first apple for pick-your-own.
Market Availability: Mid-August through early September
Pick Your Own Availability: Mid to late August
Pinnacle – NEW! We are very excited about this new apple which has the potential to become a favorite at Solebury Orchards. Similar to Honey Crisp with extra flavor and sweetness.
Market Availability: Late August to early September, limited
Pick Your Own Availability: Late August
Early to Mid September
Gala – Crispy, sweet, fine flavored apple for eating.
Market Availability: September through mid-October
Pick Your Own Availability: Late August to Early September
Honey Crisp – Very large, extremely juicy, extra crispy, extra sweet, medium tart. This is one of the most popular apples at Solebury Orchards. Everyone should try Honey Crisp.
Market Availability: Early to mid-September through October
Pick Your Own Availability: Early-September through Mid September
Sweet Surprise – New Solebury Orchards exclusive, extra sweet, strong flavor, medium tart.
Market Availability: Early to mid September
Pick Your Own: Limited supply, mid September
Mid to Late September
Pixie Crunch – Another new variety, very breaking, crisp texture, great flavor. A real favorite.
Market Availability: Mid to late September through late October
Pick Your Own Availability: Late September to Early October
Crimson Crisp – Medium size, bright red color, very good, rich flavor, extremely crisp texture. Best for fresh eating.
Market: Not available
Pick Your Own Availability: Mid to late September through early October
Cortland – Large, red, tart flavored, light texture, very white, non-browning flesh. Nice for pies or applesauce or for salads.
Market Availability: Not available
Pick Your Own: Limited supply, late September
Jonathan – Small, red, tart flavored, good for pies, sauce, and eating for tart apples fans.
Market Availability: Early October
Pick Your Own Availability: Late September
Crunch-a-Bunch – NEW! A large yellow apple descendant from Honeycrisp
Market: Late September through October
Pick Your Own Availability: Late September
Cuttalossa – NEW! This new variety is a seedling of our popular Keepsake apple, with many of the same qualities, but ripening earlier and with a boost in flavor. The original seedling tree of this variety was sprouted, grown, and selected at Solebury Orchards. Solebury Orchards is located along the upper reaches of the beautiful and historic Cuttalossa Creek Valley.
Market: Late September
Pick Your Own Availability: Late September
Empire – Beautiful, glossy red, juicy, medium tart. Good all purpose apple.
Market Availability: Late September through mid October
Pick Your Own Availability: Late September to Early October
Firecracker– New! Orange red color. Medium tart, dry, breaking flesh, great flavor.
Market Availability: Late September limited supply starting 2025.
Pick Your Own Availability: Late September to Early October, limited supply starting 2025
Early to Mid October
Piñata – orange red apple similar to Gold Delicious or Jonagold.
Market Availability: Not available
Pick Your Own Availability: Early to mid October
Jonagold – Large, sweet, juicy, red / yellow apples. Nice flavor for eating or good for applesauce.
Market Availability: Not available
Pick Your Own Availability: Late September to mid October
Melrose – Red, sweet, juicy, with a little tartness. Good all purpose apple, stores well.
Market: Not available
Pick Your Own Availability: Early to mid October
Topaz – Full red, solid texture, very strong flavor, tart. Has received high praise from Pick-Your-Own customers.
Market Availability: Mid October through mid November
Pick Your Own Availability: Early to mid October
Sun Crisp – Bright yellow, very solid, nice firm texture, medium tart. Great flavor for eating, pies, or sauce.
Market Availability: Mid to late October
Pick Your Own Availability: Early to mid October
Florina – Nice Crisp, dark red over yellow color, unique flavor, aromatic, all purpose Apple. Also known as Querina.
Market: Not available
Pick Your Own Availability: Early to mid October
Stayman Winesap – Well known old variety, tart flavored, juicy, solid flesh. Use for fresh eating and baking.
Market Availability: Late October through mid December
Pick Your Own Availability: Mid to late October
Barnsby Pink – Earlier ripening version of the Cripps Pink (PinkLady®) variety listed below with good, tart flavor right off the tree.
Market Availability: November through December
Pick Your Own Availability: Mid to late October
Late October to Early November
Fuji – Very sweet, juicy, low acid, stores very well. Fresh eating.
Market Availability: November through April
Pick Your Own Availability: Late October
Braeburn – Late season, very tart early, but mellows in storage. Eating, baking, or cooking.
Market Availability: November
Pick Your Own Availability: Not available
Keepsake – This apple is a Solebury Orchards specialty. Very sweet and crispy, with great flavor, very popular eating apple during late fall and through the winter. A parent variety to the Honeycrisp.
Market Availability: November through April
Pick Your Own Availability: Late October
WineCrisp – A new variety that with dark burgundy color. Very hard flesh, medium tart and flavorful.
Market: Not available
Pick Your Own Availability: Late October
Granny Smith – Very tart, very solid, excellent flavored apple for baking.
Market Availability: November through December
Pick Your Own: Not available
Sundance – Large yellow, tart, flavorful.
Market: Not available
Pick Your Own Availability: Late October to early November, limited.
Cripps Pink – Also known as PinkLady® A very late season apple. Tart when first picked, but mellows in storage to a nice flavored all purpose apple.
Market Availability: December through April
Pick Your Own Availability: Late October to early November
Salida del Sol – new variety and Solebury Orchards exclusive, excellent flavor, customers who have tried this variety come back asking for more.
Market Availability: November through January
Pick Your Own Availability: Late October to Early November
Gold Rush – Golden yellow, solid, very tart when fresh picked, superb flavor after several months of storage.
Market Availability: December through April
Pick Your Own Availability: Late October to Early November
KS Seedling #2– NEW! Available starting 2026. The second Solebury selection from the Keepsake family. This apple is small, yellowish, and has a russet appearance. Its flavor is quite strong and spritely.
Market: Early November, limited supply starting 2026
Pick Your Own Availability: Not available