Saucin’ Days
Every November at our M-88 Home Farm Market
Saucin’ Days: Peeled, Cored & Sliced Apples
Skip the peeler. Pre-order a bushel or half bushel of our apples, and we’ll do the prep for you.
2026 Saucin’ Days
Appointment times run 10am to 4pm. Pick up anytime between your appointment and 5pm.
- Thursday, November 12
- Friday, November 13
- Thursday, November 19
- Friday, November 20
- Monday, November 23 (Thanksgiving week)
- Tuesday, November 24 (Thanksgiving week)
Half Bushel
$23
Peeled, cored, and sliced. Makes about 7 to 8 quarts of applesauce.
Full Bushel
$46
Peeled, cored, and sliced. Twice the apples for big batches, canning, or a freezer full of pie filling.
How it works
1
Reserve a time
Choose a bushel or half bushel and book a pickup time online.
2
We do the prep
Our crew peels, cores, and slices your apples.
3
Pick up by 5pm
Come anytime between your appointment and 5pm. We’ll keep them in the cooler until you arrive.
4
Get saucin’
Head home and make pies, sauce, crisp, or butter without the prep work.
What’s in the bag
Your apples come packed in bulk bags with a mix of varieties that bake and cook down well for pies and sauce.
Prefer a single variety? Add it in the notes when you book and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
- Peeled, cored, and sliced
- A half bushel makes about 7 to 8 quarts of applesauce
- Keep refrigerated until you’re ready to use them
Pickup details
All Saucin’ Days orders are picked up at our M-88 Home Farm Market in Central Lake.
You can pick up anytime between your appointment time and 5pm. If you’re running behind, no problem. Your apples will be waiting in the cooler.
Frequently asked questions
Every November we peel, core, and slice apples for you. Pre-order a bushel or half bushel of our pie and sauce mix, pick a pickup time, and take home apples that are ready to cook.
About 7 to 8 quarts. A full bushel is twice the apples.
A mix of our varieties that work well for pies and sauce.
Add your preferred variety in the notes section when you book and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Anytime between your appointment time and 5pm on your pickup day. We store your apples in the cooler until you arrive.
Keep them refrigerated until you’re ready to use them.
No. Saucin’ Days orders are pickup only at our M-88 Home Farm Market in Central Lake.
Call us at (231) 544-6479 or email info@kingorchards.com and we’ll help.
Make it a market day
While you’re here, grab a gallon of cider, fresh donuts, or a pie for the road. Not sure which apples you like best? See our apple variety guide.
Saucin’ Days are done for this year
Thanks to everyone who got saucin’ with us! Join our list and we’ll let you know when next year’s pickup times open.
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