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Apple Picking & Recipes for Johnny Appleseed Day

Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate than with apple picking in honor of Johnny Appleseed Day? Read on to see recipes involving apples and share your favorites in the comments.

 

In children’s books, Johnny Appleseed is often portrayed as a fun, historical fellow who wears a cooking pot on his head and disperses apple seeds wherever he travels. Johnny Appleseed Day, celebrated on September 26 each year, celebrates his birth, life, and generosity.

John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed, was a Massachusetts-born philosopher and philanthropist, who, beginning in 1802, wandered through northern and Midwestern states planting apple nurseries. His trees fed many settlers, and he was loved wherever he went.  

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Now the apple doesn’t fall far from the holiday. Fall brings forth a time for harvest, and apple picking is a fun fall activity that family and friends can do together. 

There are quite a number of apple picking options in Connecticut. Be sure to share your favorite orchards in the comments section.

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Local farmers markets are also sure to sell apples, along with other homegrown and organic fall fruits and vegetables.

  • Geraci Family Farmstand in Woodbury
  • The Farm, selling at Woodbury Floral Designs
  • Vaszauskas Farm in Middlebury

 There are lots of legends and fun tales about the life of Johnny Appleseed, so you can celebrate in many ways. If tossing seeds around a la Johnny isn’t up your alley, and it’s not a good day for apple picking, the next best thing is curling up with a nice glass of homemade apple cider.


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