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Pick your fresh apples at Utah orchards

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios There is nothing like fall apples, and the September harvest is underway. Here are three Utah orchards that let you pick 'em yourself!Most orchards have other produce and treats, too, so make a meal out of it.

Where: 249 N. 800 East, Genola When: Daylight hours Monday-Saturday while the season lasts. Cost: $14 for a 3.5-gallon bucket, $25 for Honeycrisp. How it works: Riley's updates its inventory online, and you can also get farm news on . Gingergold, Early Gold, Fuji, Granny Smith and Honeycrisp are ready for harvest. Pro tip: Grab one of Riley's popular apple cider slushies while you're on the farm.

Where: 8648 S. 6200 West, Payson When: 9am to noon and 4:30pm to 7:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 4:30pm to 7:30pm Friday; and 8am to 3pm Saturday. Cost: $1.50 per pound (3-pound minimum), $12 for a quarter-bushel, $23 for a half-bushel. How it works: Check the farm's page for fruit updates and up-to-date hours of operation, which change sometimes during the season. Gala apples are ripe and ready!

Where: 627 S Alpine Highway, Alpine When: Most Saturdays in September and October Cost: $10 per group, plus $1.50 per pound of apples ($3 for Honeycrisp). How it works: To ensure a ripe basket, Cherry Hill announces its U-pick events three to seven days in advance, so subscribe to , or follow them on or to learn what varieties are available. You can buy tickets once the U-pick event is announced. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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