10/25/2026
Finding a great deal on fresh apples during peak harvest season is one of the best parts of autumn! When orchards or local grocery stores have excess inventory, you can often pick up "seconds" or utility-grade apples—which may have minor cosmetic blemishes but are perfect for processing—at a deep discount. Turning a surplus of budget-friendly apples into delicious, homemade applesauce is a classic, rewarding way to preserve the season's harvest.