Pennsylvania native Smokehouse apples

This article will introduce you to the Smokehouse apple.

Smokehouse apples are native to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  They were first discovered in the 1800's on a tree next to a smokehouse.  Hence the name "Smokehouse apple".  They do not taste smoky.  They have a strong citrus flavor to them.  Not tart exactly but citrusy.   I tried one of them last week and was fooled by the name.  They pack a strong fresh squeezed apple cider punch.

Pick your own Smokehouse apples at Brecknock orchards in Mohnton, PA (Reading)
Picking season is mid September.  You can get the last pickings right now.

Grow your own Smokehouse apples with vines from Miller Nurseries of New York state.


There is Smokehouse Apple Flavored Wine at Shade Mountain Vineyards in Bloomsburg, PA in the western Poconos.  It is described as a crisp dessert wine.  For purchase online. Cannot ship to AL, AR, HI, KY, MA, MD, MS, MT, NH, or UT.

Shade Mountain vineyards has great labels.  As a partner to the smokehouse apple wine, I recommend the Bad Moose Mead.  Mead is thick dessert wine flavored with honey.  With the Smokehouse you get a crisp dessert. With Moose you get a mellowed dessert.