October Is Apple Season in Arizona

Enough with the pumpkin spice everything! October is apple season! Time for apple cider, caramel apples, apple pie, apple crisp, and a ton of other apple treats.

Apple Varieties for Arizona

Arizona’s climate supports several apple varieties that thrive in our warmer conditions:

Anna Apples — Crisp, golden delicious style. Sweet, semi-acidic, and perfect for warmer climates. The tree is gorgeous in bloom with rose-colored flowers.

Beverly Hills — A white, medium-size fruit with pale yellow skin and red blush. Sweet, slightly tart, and a long-time Southern California favorite that does well in Arizona.

Ein Shemer — Pale yellow, medium-sized, sweet and semi-acidic. Perfect for applesauce. Requires only 350 chill hours.

Gordon — Medium to large round apples with green skin overlaid with bright red. Crisp, juicy, sweet-tart. Very heavy production in areas with mild winters — that’s us.

Golden Dorsett — Perfect for warmer climates. Can grow year-round depending on temperature. Flavor is actually better in apples that are slightly shaded.

Law Badgers Apple Crisp Recipe

Here’s an old, simple recipe that will warm you up as the weather cools down.

Ingredients: 4 medium to large apples (sliced), 1 cup uncooked oats, ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ⅓ cup melted butter.

Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan. Spread the apple slices in the pan. In a large bowl, combine all remaining ingredients and stir until crumbly. Spread over the apples. Bake for about 30 minutes.

You’re welcome. Happy apple season from the Law Badgers!