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Hurd OrchardsHurd OrchardsTompkins County King Apples

2 pieces

Tompkins County King apples are one of the biggest apples of fall, an heirloom with red-striped yellow skin and coarse, crisp, very juicy flesh. The flavor runs sweet, tart, and aromatic with a little spice and a faint note of melon. The name is Finger Lakes history: a farmer carried the variety to Tompkins County in 1804 and called it King for its size, and in 1860, with too many apples claiming that title, New York's fruit growers pinned it to the county where it thrived.

Eat it fresh, bake pies that need little added sugar, or break it down into sauce and cider. It is at its peak in October. It pairs especially well with sharp cheddar, cinnamon, and walnuts.

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Hurd OrchardsHurd Orchards

Holley, NY

Hurd Orchards is a family-owned fruit and flower farm and canning company located in the fertile lake plains of Western New York, nestled between the Erie Canal and the shores of Lake Ontario. For nearly two centuries, the Hurd family has cultivated this land, building a legacy rooted in stewardship, community, and a deep reverence for the natural world.

At the heart of Hurd Orchards is a love of fruit growing and a commitment to honoring the region’s agricultural heritage. The farm specializes in carefully tended, tree-ripened fruits grown on their own land, which are then preserved using time-honored methods and generations-old recipes. Each jar of jam or preserve reflects a philosophy of craftsmanship, seasonality, and extraordinary quality.

Beyond the orchard rows, Hurd Orchards is dedicated to preserving the beauty and productivity of its fields, forests, and meadows through sustainable practices and thoughtful land stewardship. Every aspect of the farm—from the fruits they grow to the landscapes they care for—embodies a vision of rural life that is rich in history, beauty, and purpose.