Snack Smart – Pick Maryland Apples! Maryland has over twenty varieties of apples all offering unique flavor profiles and uses. In the month of October, celebrate Maryland apple month by visiting one of the many orchards available across the state! Apples are a delicious snack and also offer the following benefits:
- Low in calories
- Natural fiber (about 4g per medium apple)
- Portable, on-the-go snack that doesn’t require any prep (except washing!)
- Ranges from sour to sweet
- Variety of uses from salads to desserts!
Apple Varieties
Take time during the beautiful fall weather to pick apples with your family and friends and don’t forget to try the apple cider slushies and the apple cider doughnuts! Or, make your own treats at home using the handy recipe guide below.
WIN PRIZES
From October 1-10 take the 10 day challenge of eating an apple a day and post a photo of your apple on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag, #SnackSmartMaryland and be entered to win! Prizes include free orchard passes from Baugher’s Orchard & Farm, Shaw Orchards and Weber’s Cider Mill Farm, and apple themed gift baskets from Butler’s Orchard!
To start snacking, find an orchard near you in the listings below.
**If you do not have a social media account, you can also e-mail your submissions to [email protected].
**No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ to win and a resident of Maryland. Winners will be selected each day Oct 1-10 and will be announced the following day.
To find an orchard near you check out the brochure from the Maryland Apple Promotion Board or use the search function on this site for a complete listing of Maryland’s Best Apples!
