Friday, October 16, 2020

Abel's Apple Acres #38- Acres of Family Fun and Apple Goods


2345 Carson Road P.O. Box 2204
Placerville, California, 95667


(530) 626-0138

If you don't already know, Apple Hill Grower's Association is a popular destination in Placerville and Camino, CA, during October.  Among the collection of farms that bring lots of family fun, fresh baked goods, and beautiful scenery, is Abel's Apple Acres.  

Abel's has it all-a cute barn filled with pies, pastries and sweets, holiday decorations, books, pantry items, hot food for lunch, maze, gemstone mining, benches and bug shelters for picnics, craft fair, pony rides (currently closed due to Covid) and tranquility.

The farm brings on a quaint farm feel that provides a tranquil and scenic environment and is enough to keep me coming back to Apple Hill time and time again; but extra experiences like being able to eat award-winning caramel apples, finding your way through mazes, and gemstone mining for treasure bring that experience much further to the point of wanting to make new traditions.  

For the latest visit, I planned on visiting three farms with my kids, but only ended up going to two, since the kids were having so much fun relaxing, running around and munching on apple goods.  Abel's (along with many other farms on the hill) lends itself to good old fashion fun.

Their goods are honestly fresh and delicious.  We tried an apple donut, a slice of apple pie, a caramel apple, and an apple empanada.  They were so good that my kids kept on giving me a thumbs up with each and every bite.  Let's just say that we left the barn with our hands full.  Wouldn't want to leave home without some of this apple magic. 

If you want to know a secret, their apple pie caramel apples were so delicious that they deserve an award.  You must try them!!!  They are fresh-picked apples dipped in delicious caramel, white chocolate fudge, and cinnamon sugar.  If there's something to represent all that the hill has to offer, this would definitely be one of them along with apple cider and apple donuts.  

For hot foods, I got the tri tip sandwich with onions, which was loaded with lots of meat.  It was fresh and under-seasoned.  I'm guessing they do that intentionally so that their customers can adjust to their taste.  They make that easy with the condiments they supply.   

My kids were also happy with their hot dog meal that came with a side of chips (potato salad available), crackers, lollipop, and milk.  Not all farms on the hill serve hot lunch, so don't forget to check the Apple Hill guide to explore your options.

Notes:

-It gets crazy busy during October, so visiting on the weekdays and/or right when they open is ideal to maximize fun without too much wait.  Alternatively, visiting late September is great since crowds are absent
-Don't forget to bring a mask. Hand Sanitizer and handwashing stations available
-If you're traveling from out of town, you might want to bring a cooler to haul some goodies back home
-Masks are required inside the barn (which is well ventilated, with big open doors) and whenever you cannot maintain a distance of 6 ft.
-Maze is open during weekends only
-Purchase ggemstonemining bags at check out near caramel apples
-Holiday decorations available
-The only farm with specialty caramel apples
-Pony rides currently closed due to the pandemic
-Lots of cutouts available for photo opportunities
-Click HERE for Apple Hill's U-Pick Guide 
-Vendors available
-Veggie burger available


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