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Discover the stories behind Michigan Apples and meet the passionate growers of the world’s best-tasting apples.

Meet Michigan Apple Growers

About Michigan Apples

Apples have been a part of Michigan’s heritage and landscape for generations. Our state’s unique climate and geography, as well as dedicated growers, help to produce the world’s best-tasting apples. With so many Michigan Apple varieties available, from tried-and-true favorites to new and managed varieties, find your favorite variety grown fresh in the place where apples love to grow.

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About Michigan Apples
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2026 Michigan Apple Harvest Schedule
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Find Michigan Apples

Find a Michigan farm market, cider mill, or u-pick orchard and enjoy Michigan’s fall apple traditions fresh from the orchard. Learn how to identify Michigan-grown apples at your local grocery store.

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October Proclaimed Michigan Apple Month

Governor Whitmer Recognizes Significance of the Industry LANSING, Mich. – This month, consumers can celebrate and acknowledge the Michigan Apple industry and its growers. Once again in 2026, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed October as Michigan Apple Month. Enjoying apples, orchards, and cider is an essential part of autumn in Michigan.…

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Michigan Apples Bring Fresh Flavor to Fall Family Events

Lansing, Mich. – This fall, Michigan Apples is sponsoring family-friendly fun events across Michigan and Illinois, connecting with consumers through seasonal celebrations, educational activities and Spartan Athletics. Michigan Apples has a busy fall schedule, with events and partnerships that give MAC opportunities to connect with consumers. The Michigan Apple Committee…

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Deanna Scheid

Healthy Living

with Deanna M. Scheid, RDN
Official Dietitian of Michigan Apples

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Healthier Michigan Apple Tart

Michigan Apple Tart How-to: A healthier slice for the holidays

With the recent fall harvest, Michigan Apples are at their peak freshness and it’s a great time to get baking! This healthier apple tart lets you experiment with the tastes and textures of different varieties and bring Michigan’s harvest straight to your holiday baking. And as a dietitian, I love…

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Which Apples Are Best for Baking

Apple Baking Season Is Here: Which Apples Are Best for Baking? We Put Six to the Test.

We’re often asked how to cook with Michigan Apples and which apples are best for baking. Baking with apples can be a great way to explore and discover new varieties during harvest season because each variety has its own baking personality and sweet vs. tart apple flavor profile. In this…

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10 Easy Michigan Apple Hacks & Swaps to Try This Harvest Season

10 Easy Michigan Apple Hacks & Swaps to Try This Harvest Season

We are entering Michigan Apple harvest season and the apple varieties are piling up! Varieties such as Paula Red, Ginger Gold, Gala, and the beloved Honeycrisp are hitting farm stands and shelves. The fall ‘apple spice and everything nice’ season is coming in with a bang! 10 dietitian-approved Michigan Apple…

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