Here at Jonamac we grow over 40 different apple varieties that ripen throughout our season providing different colors, flavors, and uses for our guests.
A new sweet and very crisp late season variety that is a cross between Honeycrisp and Fuji. This apple is great for snacking, and can be stored for months if kept cool.
HONEYCRISP
Snacking
Approx. Ripening Mid September
HONEYCRISP
America’s favorite snacking apple due to the exceptionally crisp and juicy texture as well as a complex flavor that is both tart and honey-sweet. It has a beautiful reddish-pink and gold color and is the most popular apple at Jonamac. **We do not allow u-pick on this variety**
FUJI
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Mid October
FUJI
One of the most popular late-season apples, they are very sweet and have a crisp flesh that is great for snacking. Can be used in baking as well and is delicious in salads.
PAZAZZ
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Late September
PAZAZZ
A brand new apple in our orchard that has not yet been officially named! It was developed to have the same crunch as Honeycrisp but a different flavor. They are a large crisp reddish apple with striped skin and a juicy tart flavor. Formerly known as DS3 and DS41, they finally have been named!
All our apple varieties
ULTRAGOLD
Snacking & Cooking
ULTRAGOLD
Sweet Flavor. Snacking and baking. A Golden delicious variety that tastes almost just like golden, but ripens a couple weeks later.
WINESAP
Snacking & Cooking
WINESAP
Tart Flavor. Good for Baking and Cider. This American Heirloom Apple is crisp, juicy, and firm. The spicy and vinous flavor lends well to baking and cider making.
WEALTHY
Snacking & Cooking
WEALTHY
Sweet and Tart Flavor. Good for snacking and baking. This large Heirloom apple is extremely juicy with a sweet-tart profile, making it a great option for baking or cooking.
ROME BEAUTY
Snacking & Cooking
ROME BEAUTY
Tart Flavor. Good for snacking and baking. An Heirloom Apple known for baking with a deep red skin and flavor that is tart with a hint of sweetness.
LUDACRISP
Snacking & Cooking
LUDACRISP
Sweet-Tart Flavor. Good for snacking and baking. Developed by the Midwest apple improvement association and has a juicy tropical fruit flavor.
LIBERTY
Snacking & Cooking
LIBERTY
Sweet-Tart Flavor. Great for snacking, baking and sauce. A McIntosh & Macoun cross with a sharper flavor than other Mac varieties. Developed in New York.
GOLD RUSH
Snacking & Cooking
GOLD RUSH
Tart Flavor. The State Apple of Illinois, acidic and bright makes a great baking apple and hard cider varietal.
GOLDEN RUSSET
Snacking & Cooking
GOLDEN RUSSET
Feels like a Tater in your mouth but wow that flavor. Tart Flavor.
CRISPIN
Snacking & Cooking
CRISPIN
This freckled green-yellow sweet apple is also known as "MUTSU"
CANDY CRISP
Snacking & Cooking
CANDY CRISP
This apple has a light super sweet flavor with a thin yellow skin and light pink blush.
AUTUMN GALA
Snacking
AUTUMN GALA
Ripening almost 5 weeks later than regular gala, this cultivator allow you to enjoy your favorite apple longer.
EMPIRE
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Late September
EMPIRE
A McIntosh and Red Delicious cross that has bright white flesh and a dark red skin. The flavor is slightly tart but it sweetens over time. Great for snacking and cooking.
GINGER GOLD
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening August
GINGER GOLD
An early apple that is greenish-gold in color and very sweet. Similar to Golden Delicious and great for snacking or cooking.
ZESTAR
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening August
ZESTAR
A sweet and tangy apple that is very juicy and crisp making it a favorite early-season apple for both snacking and baking.
BLONDEE
Snacking
Approx. Ripening Late August
BLONDEE
An early-season yellow beauty that is actually a Gala-type variety. Sweet and delicious snacking apple.
GALA
Snacking
Approx. Ripening Early September
GALA
One of the most popular snacking apples for its very sweet, crisp, creamy yellow flesh. It has a characteristic striped skin that is almost orange in color.
JONAMAC
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Early September
JONAMAC
A red and green apple that is a cross between a Jonathan and a McIntosh that is aromatic, juicy, and has a semi-sweet flavor. Wonderful for snacking, baking, and making sauce.
EARLY FUJI
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Early September
EARLY FUJI
This sweet apple is just like the classic favorite of the same name, but ripens almost six weeks earlier. A delicious snacking apple that can also be used for cooking.
RUBY MAC
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Early September
RUBY MAC
A favorite earlier apple for baking and snacking. This sweet tart apple is juicy and aromatic with a bright red blush over a green skin.
RIVERBELLE
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Early September
RIVERBELLE
One of our newest varieties with a taste and crisp that rivals Honeycrisp. It is believed to be a mix between a Zestar and a Honeycrisp, giving the apple a sweet tart flavor and crisp juicy flesh. It is best for snacking, but can also be used in cooking.
JONATHAN
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Mid September
JONATHAN
A well-known favorite that dates back to the 1800s. This popular sauce and baking apple is also great for baking with a crisp juicy flesh that is semi-tart in flavor.
SNOW SWEET
Snacking
Approx. Ripening Late September
SNOW SWEET
A sweet and juicy dessert apple that is very sweet and does not brown easily, making a great addition to salads or for snacking. It was developed in Minnesota for cold hardiness giving it the very fitting name.
SUNCRISP
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Early October
SUNCRISP
A firm crisp apple that has yellow skin with a red blush. It is related to the Golden Delicious, but has a more complex flavor and is more tart. It is great for snacking and cooking.
AKANE
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Late August
AKANE
An early Jonathan variety that is tart in flavor and great for baking or snacking. A great all-purpose apple.
PIXIE CRUNCH
Snacking
Approx. Ripening Mid September
PIXIE CRUNCH
Pixie Crunch is a small, honey-sweet apple that is extra crunchy! It was developed by the University of Illinois and is best for snacking
EVERCRISP
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Late October
EVERCRISP
A new sweet and very crisp late season variety that is a cross between Honeycrisp and Fuji. This apple is great for snacking, and can be stored for months if kept cool.
CORTLAND
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Mid September
CORTLAND
One of the most popular apples for cooking and baking, this tart apple makes wonderful pies. It is known for its snow-white flesh that makes a beautiful sauce and a tasty snacking apple.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Mid September
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
A classic favorite that is perfect for snacking and cooking. A great all-purpose apple that is sweet and crisp with a bright golden skin.
CRIMSON CRISP
Snacking
Approx. Ripening Mid September
CRIMSON CRISP
A beautiful bright red apple over a yellow background with an extremely crisp flesh and rich sweet-tart flavor. This newer variety is sure to become a favorite snacking apple.
HONEYCRISP
Snacking
Approx. Ripening Mid September
HONEYCRISP
America’s favorite snacking apple due to the exceptionally crisp and juicy texture as well as a complex flavor that is both tart and honey-sweet. It has a beautiful reddish-pink and gold color and is the most popular apple at Jonamac. **We do not allow u-pick on this variety**
JONAGOLD
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Late September
JONAGOLD
This mid-season variety is a cross between a Jonathan and a Golden Delicious. It is firm and juicy with a sweet-tart flavor and a crunchy texture. Great for snacking and baking.
WINE CRISP
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Mid October
WINE CRISP
A Winesap variety developed by the University of Illinois. It is very crisp and has a sweet tart flavor. They are a great apple for snacking because of their size, but can also be used for baking!
PINK LADY
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Late October
PINK LADY
Known for their bright pink skin and very tart and crisp flesh, this late-season variety is quickly becoming a favorite snacking apple.
GRANNY SMITH
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Late October
GRANNY SMITH
The famous green-skinned apple is a favorite for baking with the very tart juicy flavor and crisp white flesh. It is also a great snacking apple and gets sweeter as they ripen.
NORTHERN SPY
Cooking
Approx. Ripening Mid October
NORTHERN SPY
Also known as the “Northern Pie Apple”, Northern Spy is a late season tart apple that is perfect for baking pies. They are a large flatter shaped green apple with a slight red blush. If you’re a fan of Granny Smith, you should definitely give this crisp tart apple a try.
FUJI
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Mid October
FUJI
One of the most popular late-season apples, they are very sweet and have a crisp flesh that is great for snacking. Can be used in baking as well and is delicious in salads.
BRAEBURN
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Mid October
BRAEBURN
This late season variety gained popularity for its very firm tart flesh that sweetens over time. They store well and have a beautiful coloring, a great apple for snacking and baking.
BLUSHING GOLD
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Mid October
BLUSHING GOLD
A beautiful late-season variety that has rich golden skin with a pinkish red blush. They are very firm and have a complex tart flavor with a touch of sweetness that keep very well in storage.
IDA RED
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Early October
IDA RED
A beautiful bright red apple that is very crisp and flavorful. It has a rich tart flavor and pinkish flesh that is great for snacking and a favorite apple for baking pies or making sauce.
RED FREE
Cooking
Approx. Ripening August
RED FREE
One of the earliest apples with a light flesh that is juicy and sweet. A great saucing apple.
PAZAZZ
Snacking & Cooking
Approx. Ripening Late September
PAZAZZ
A brand new apple in our orchard that has not yet been officially named! It was developed to have the same crunch as Honeycrisp but a different flavor. They are a large crisp reddish apple with striped skin and a juicy tart flavor. Formerly known as DS3 and DS41, they finally have been named!
RED DELICIOUS
Snacking
Approx. Ripening Late September
RED DELICIOUS
The most famous and widely-recognized apple in America is well known for its dark red skin, and unique shape. It has a mild sweet flavor and a crisp flesh that makes it a popular apple for snacking and salads.
Plan Your Orchard Experience
Fall Festival fun is waiting for you at Jonamac Orchard. Gather your friends and family and head to our 105-acre family farm, where the harvest season is in full swing. Enjoy the feeling of autumn by picking your favorite apples on our 25-acre orchard, open every day of the week. Treat yourself to a sweet cider slushie and take home some delicious apple donuts, carmel apples, pies, fudge and more from our families country store. Get lost in the thrilling 10-acre corn maze, with a new maze design every year, or unwind with a wine or hard cider tasting at the Cider House. At Jonamac Orchard, we offer something for everyone—come join us and make unforgettable fall memories.
