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Hurd OrchardsHurd OrchardsTwenty Ounce Apple

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This all-purpose variety was first exhibited by George Howland of New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1843 at the Mass Horticultural Society. Howland found the original seedling on his farm in Cayuga County, New York and brought it with him to Massachusetts. Twenty Ounce is aptly named as it’s been known to produce apples as large as a baby's head and as heavy as twenty ounces.

It is not thought of as a dessert fruit (eating it fresh is a huge commitment), but we recommend it for mid-season pies. It’s also good for apple sauce, in salads and especially on cheddar and apple pizza.

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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.