Empire

An Empire Apple ready to be picked at McDougal Orchards

Harvest in Late September

About the Empire apple

Empire was developed at Cornell University in New York state in the 1940s, and its parents are classic old North American varieties: Delicious and McIntosh. It is an ideal lunch-box apple, not least because it has the classic shiny redness and does not bruise easily. Although Empire can be stored for a short period, it is best when eaten straight from the tree.

McDougal Orchards grows Empire apples. Located only 45 minutes from Portland, ME and 1.5 hours from Boston, MA, McDougal Orchards is easy to get to. Come enjoy picking your own fruit during the typical harvest season of Late September, enjoy Apple Cider Donuts at Capt. Jack's Donut Shack on the weekends and browse our farm store with lots of goodies.

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Pick Your Own

Apples
Peaches
Nectarines
Plums
Pears
Fall Raspberries

Farm Store

Apples
Apple Cider (hand pressed)
Veggies
Flowers
Local Honey and Maple Syrup
Jams and Jellies
Capt. Jack's Cider Donuts
Pumpkins and Gourds
Winter Squash
Mums
Fall Decor

Location

20 min. off the ME Tpke
90 min. from Boston MA
90 min. from Manchester NH
45 min. from Portland ME
45 min. from Portsmouth NH

Services

Cash
Credit / Debit
Local Checks
EBT, WIC
Mixed Fruit CSA