The World's Freshest Jams Can Be Found At This Orchard Near Cleveland
By Nikki Rhoades|Published October 14, 2018
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Autumn brings a lot of beauty to Northeast Ohio, but it also brings flavors that are indescribably delicious. Rich apples and sweet corn delight our taste buds in the most playful way and the epic richness of local flavor is flawlessly captured in local produce. Local farms and orchards, it seems, are also a passageway to incredible fall fun each year. One local orchard combines the charm of pick-your-own produce at their nearby site with the wonder of locally made confections and jams, and it’s so worth the road trip.
Once autumn rolls around, locals tend to develop a taste for the most vibrant Ohio produce.
Apples, sweet corn, and raspberries flawlessly capture the colors and flavors of the season. There are many places to select delectable local produce, but one of the loveliest places is hidden away in Chardon.
About 30 miles east of Downtown Cleveland is Sage's Apples Fruit & Vegetable Farm Market; a pretty little orchard in scenic Geauga County.
Whether you're craving apples, plums, or nectarines, you can fulfill your seasonal decor and flavor cravings at this one charming place.
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You can pick up a variety of local goods all year round at the farm market, but fall is doubtlessly the loveliest time to pick your own produce at their nearby fruit farm.
The Ransom Sage Farm is located nearby, and it offers opportunities for you to select your own pumpkins and raspberries right from the field. For more information, click here.
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The market is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., though its hours differ slightly on Sundays.
Cooper's Mill in Bucyrus produces some of the yummiest jellies and jams, an impressive selection of which can be found on the shelves of this orchard market.
Locally crafted apple butter, honey, and baking mixes await your discovery.
You'll find coveted brands like Dee's Jam, D & A Honey, Rowdy Cow Creamery, and more during your visit. And, of course, Geauga County maple syrup can be purchased here as well!
This gorgeous farm has a long and rich history, and its landscape has captivated locals for over a century.
Sage's Apples Fruit & Vegetable Farm Market is located at 11355 Chardon Rd., Chardon, OH 44024. Ransom Sage Farm can be found at 505 Center St., Chardon, OH 44024.
Bring some snacks for the road, but be sure to leave some trunk space – you’ll want to stock up on the tastiest produce of the season at this incredible orchard and farm market!
