Apples
The purchase of the orchard by Jim and Jeanne Lindsey in 1970 began a family tradition that is being carried on to the fourth generation. This orchard was the very first "Pick-Your-Own" apple orchard in the area! See Our Story for more information on how we got started!
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We offer over 40 varieties of apples as well as our own farm-raised beef and pork.
The table below lists Lindsey's apple varieties, their characteristics, and their typical availability. Due to the unpredictable nature of the growing season, specific dates may vary from year to year.
The chart indicates whether a variety is currently available at
Lindsey's Country Store and Sweet Shoppe at 1537 Rt 9 in Clifton Park.
Although the orchard is closed, Lindsey's Country Store & Sweet Shoppe continues to offer a wide selection of apples from this year's harvest. Find your perfect eating, baking or salad apple by exploring the description below of each apple's tasting notes and characteristics.
Variety | Description | Best Uses | Usual Availability | Available in our Clifton Park store | Tentative PYO Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Early Mac ("Jersey Mac") | Slightly Tart & Tender | Eating | Late July - Mid August | No | closed |
Melba | Tart & Tender | Exc: Baking; Good: Eating | Late July - Mid August | No | closed |
Tydman | Mild & Tender | Baking | Mid - Late August | No | closed |
Burgandy | Slightly Tart & Crunchy | Eating | Late August | No | closed |
Ginger Gold | Sweet & Crunchy | Baking, Eating & Salad (Use with little or no sugar) | Late August | No | closed |
R.I. Greening | Tart & Firm | Baking, Pies, & Sauce ~An Heirloom Variety | Early September | No | closed |
Jonamac | Mild, Firm & Crisp | Eating & Sauce | Early September | No | closed |
McIntosh ("Mac") | Slightly Tart & Tender | Exc: Eating & Salad; Good: Pies & Sauce | Early September | Yes | closed |
Paula Red | Slightly Tart & Crisp | Exc: Eating, Pies & Sauce; Good: Baking & Salad | Early September | No | closed |
Gala | Firm, Juicy & Sweet | Exc: Eating, Drying & Cider; Good: Salad & Sauce | Early - Mid September | Limited | closed |
Cortland | Mild & Tender | Exc: Eating, Pies & Salad; Good: Baking & Sauce Cross between a McIntosh and a Ben Davis | Mid September | Yes | closed |
Wolf River | Mild | Baking | Mid September | No | closed |
Macoun | Mild, Crisp & Medium-Firm | Exc: Eating, Salads Good: Pies & Sauce Cross between a McIntosh and a Jersey Black | Mid September | Yes | closed |
Honeycrisp | Sweet-tart, Super Crisp | Eating, Salad Stores well Cross between a Macoun and a Honeygold | Mid September (Limited Availability) | Yes | closed |
Crispin (Mutsu) | Firm, Sweet & Flavorful | Exc: Eating, Salads & Pies Good: Sauces & Baking Cross between a Golden Delicious and an Indo | Mid - Late September | Limited | closed |
Empire | Mild & Firm | Exc: Eating Good: Salads & Sauces Cross between a McIntosh and a Red Delicious | Mid - Late September | Yes | closed |
Candy Crisp | Mild Sweet & Firm | Eating & Salads Stores well | Late September | No | closed |
Golden Delicious | Mild Sweet & Firm | Exc: Eating & Salads Good: Sauce, Pies & Baking Use with little or no sugar | Late September | Yes | closed |
Hampshire ("Late Macs") | Tart | Eating & Sauce | Late September (Limited Availability) | Yes | closed |
Jonagold | Slightly Tart & Crisp | Good: Baking, Pies & Sauce Fair: Eating & Salads | Late September (Limited Availability) | Yes | closed |
Pound Sweet | Sweet | Baking | Late September (Limited Availability) | No | closed |
Red Delicious | Sweet & Tender | Eating & Salads Stores well | Late September | Yes | closed |
Fortune | Sweet-tart | Eating, Pies & Sauce Cross between an Empire and a Spy | Late September (Limited Availability) | Yes | closed |
Baldwin | Tart | Baking, Eating, Pies & Sauce ~An Heirloom Variety | Late September - Early October | Yes | closed |
Winter Banana | Tart | Eating ~An Heirloom Variety | Late September - Early October | No | closed |
Golden Russett | Sweet | Eating, Pies, Salad & Sauce Stores well ~An Heirloom Variety | Early October (Limited Availability) | Yes | closed |
Ida Red | Tangy & Firm | Baking, Eating, Pies, Salads & Sauces Cross between a Jonathan and a Wagener | Early October | Yes | closed |
Jonathan ("Ruby Jon") | Tart | Eating, Sauce & Cider | Early October | Yes | closed |
Rome | Mildly Tart & Firm | Baking, Pies & Sauces | Early October | Yes | closed |
Spartan ("Sparta Mac") | Sweet | Eating Cross between a McIntosh and a Yellow Newton | Early October (Limited Availability) | No | closed |
Fuji | Sweet, Juicy & Crunchy | Exc: Eating & Salad Good: Baking, Pies & Sauce Stores well | Early - Mid October | Yes | closed |
Northern Spy | Tart & Firm | Exc: Eating Good: Baking, Freezing, Pies & Sauce | Early - Mid October (Limited Availability) | Limited | closed |
Winesap | Tart with Wine-like flavor | Baking ~An Heirloom Variety | Mid October | No | closed |
Granny Smith | Firm & Tart | Exc: Pies Good: Eating & Baking | Mid October | Yes | closed |