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We get lots of questions about how we preserve apples for our farmers markets during the winter. The answer? A little orchard magic and some smart storage technology - all happening in our packing house at Mead! 🍎❄️

Meet your new winter MVP: Mead’s Easy Spiced Hot Apple Cider. Looking for something warm, cozy and guaranteed to make your house smell amazing? This classic cider does all that and more. No fancy tools, no stress, just pure comfort in a mug. Spiked Cider (Adults Only): Add about 1½ oz of dark rum, brandy or bourbon per mug for a cozy, grown-up twist. Red Hot Cider: For a nostalgic spin, warm apple juice with cinnamon candies (Red Hots) until melted for a sweet, spicy red ci

Looking for a festive dessert that feels classic, cozy and a little unexpected? Meet Mead’s Easy Apple Buckle - an old-fashioned New England favorite that’s unbelievably simple and rich with buttery flavor.

Looking for a simple, cozy way to enjoy our delicious apples in a fun baking project? This Easy Apple Cake is soft, flavorful, and perfect for a tasty breakfast treat - or any time you’re craving something sweet and homemade. The apples add natural juiciness, warm spices bring depth and the optional nuts or raisins give a delightful texture. Almost any apple variety works, though we especially love making it with Mead McIntosh apples. 

🍎🍂 Final Weekend Alert! Join us Nov 7–9 for the grand finale of our apple-picking season! Fan-favorites Pink Lady and Goldrush will be ripe on the trees and ready for picking.

👻 We’re so excited to celebrate this SPOOK’tacular Halloween weekend with you and your family: Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2! Join us for a frightfully fun lineup including our Paint-a-Pumpkin activity for kids, apple picking and more fall favorites.

🍂🍎 Fall Fun is in Full Swing at Mead Orchards! October is peak apple-picking season and the orchard is bursting with fresh, delicious apples straight from the trees. Perfect for snacking or baking, we’ve got a wide variety ready for you. And yes… Pumpkins are here too, because every fall adventure needs a jack-o’-lantern! Oh, and the views, the colors… simply WOW!