Brookfield Orchards in North Brookfield, Mass., is More Than an Apple Picking Orchard
Brookfield Orchards, North Brookfield, Mass. (photo by Eric) Apple picking season is over at Brookfield Orchards in North Brookfield, Mass., but you can still "pick your own" fun activity at this fourth generation Central Massachusetts family-run business. A great variety of apples is still available in the main indoor store. We bought a peck for $10 last week, and they are all gone -- the taste of the Cortland, Macs and Red Delicious we bought were absolutely fresh with that "just picked" taste! You can "mix and match" apples from the bins. The snack area offers one of the most amazing apple dumplings, with the option to add some deliciously dense and creamy vanilla ice cream as well as Vermont-like cheddar cheese. Do not fret about adding the cheese to the dumpling, it is a surprisingly good combination. Apple dumpling (photo by Eric) What makes Brookfield Orchards a "must visit" destination beyond apple picking season, however, is ...