Fireside

Typical harvest: Mid October

Store and U-Pick availability vary. Please check with the farm for current availability before visiting.

University of Minnesota variety (1943) - cross of McIntosh and Longfield. Very large to huge fruit with sweet, mild flavor that intensifies after first frost. Beautiful scarlet blush coloring makes it as attractive as it is delicious.

Mid October

Flavor Profile

Sweet with mild tartness, becomes much sweeter after first frost

Sweetness Level: Sweet with Mild Tartness - Enhanced After Frost

Texture & Mouthfeel

Fine-grained, firm, crisp, and aromatic with juicy flesh

Best Uses for Fireside:

Baked ApplesFresh EatingSaladsPiesSauce

Special Features:

Very Large SizeFrost-EnhancedExcellent StorageExtremely Cold Hardy

What Makes Fireside Special

  • Very large to huge size
  • Beautiful scarlet blush over green
  • Flavor enhanced by frost

Storage & Availability Notes

Good storage capability, can withstand colder temperatures

Visit Our Apple Orchard

U-Pick & Activities

10am – 6pm Sat & Sun

September 5–November 1, 2026

Special October Hours

  • Friday, Oct 211am – 5pm
  • Friday, Oct 912pm – 4pm
  • Thursday & Friday, Oct 15–1610am – 6pm
  • Friday, Oct 2310am – 6pm
  • Friday, Oct 3010am – 6pm

Farm Store

10am – 6pm daily

Variety availability varies. View store details

Check our Facebook page for the latest picking updates before visiting.

Find the Farm

18605 Biscayne Ave W, Farmington, MN 55024