Fall is in full swing, and that means many people are taking part in the age-old tradition of apple picking. Whether you have a go-to spot or are looking for something new, you’re bound to make many memories this season.

Patch Orchards

Patch Orchards in Lebanon, NH, is an eight-generation family farm bringing family-friendly fun to the whole community. The orchard offers Pick Your Own apples as well as pumpkins. 

“Patch Orchards offers a diverse selection of apple varieties including Honeycrisp, Kindercrisp, Fuji, Gala, Honeygold, McIntosh, Cortlands, Paulareds, Empires, Macouns…” the website said.

Pick your own apples until mid-late October. Learn more here.

Cedar Circle Farm

Cedar Circle Farm in East Thetford, VT, offers over 20 varieties of apples to pick. Apples are 99 cents per pound. For those wanting to bring their furry friend, they will have to stay at home. Learn more about the farm and other Pick Your Own opportunities during the year here.

Riverview Farm

At Riverview Farm in Plainfield, NH, you can pick from one of over 200 apple trees at Riverview Farm. 

"We have 14 varieties of apples within our orchard of over 2,000 trees. We invite you to pick your own or if you like, you may find many of these varieties available and bagged up in the retail barn," the website said.

Once you've got your apples all picked and back home, take a look at one of their delicious recipes to make with them.

Wellwood Orchards

In Springfield, VT, Wellwood Orchards offers Pick Your Own Apples as well as Plums, Grapes, Squash, and Pumpkins in October. 

“We grow Macintosh, Ginger Gold, Honey Crisp*,  Cortland, Empire, Mutsu, Macoun*, Northern Spy, both Red and Golden Delicious and more! These are available for pick your own when ripe,” the website said.

It is open 7 days a week. Learn more about the orchard here.

APPLE CIDER SNICKERDOODLES

Ingredients

Dough

• 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter

• 3/4 cup (149g) granulated sugar

• 2 tablespoons (43g) boiled cider

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

• 1 1/2 cups (180g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour

• 1 1/4 teaspoons King Arthur Apple Pie Spice*

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon table salt

Coating

• 3 tablespoons (37g) granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon King Arthur Apple Pie Spice*

Directions

1. To make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater attachment or working in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes at medium speed. 

2. Beat in the boiled cider, followed by the egg and vanilla and continue mixing until combined. Stop the mixer and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. 

3. Add the flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, and salt and mix until a dough forms and there are no visible streaks of flour.  

4. Transfer the dough to a small bowl and chill, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight. 

5. To bake the snickerdoodles: Once the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 375°F with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or line them with parchment. 

6. To make the coating: In a small bowl or medium zip-top bag, mix the sugar and apple pie spice until well blended. 

7. Scoop the cookie dough into 2-tablespoon portions (about 36g each) and roll into balls; a 2 Tablespoon Scoop works well here. Working with one piece at a time, transfer the portioned dough into the bowl or bag and roll or toss in the coating until completely covered. 

8. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2" apart. Sprinkle the remaining coating on top of the cookies (you’ll use about 1/8 teaspoon per cookie). 

9. Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, swapping the position of the pans (top to bottom and back to front) halfway through. The cookies are done when they're domed, with fully set, golden brown edges; the center of each cookie should still be soft.

10. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. 

View other apple recipes from King Arthur Baking here.