Cortland County's Ode to the Apple

Move over, pumpkin—there’s another fall flavor in town. Cortland County is famous for its apples, and local eateries are proving just how delicious hometown flavor can be. From cider-infused beers and apple-butter breakfasts to sweet seasonal desserts, you’ll find plenty of ways to get your apple fix across the county.

This is just a taste of the culinary adventures waiting in Cortland County. Click here for the full list of local eateries and plan your next bite!

Start your day with a Coffee Mania with a Hot Apple Crisp Chai and make your taste buds sing. Need a kick, just tell them to make it dirty, and they'll ad a shot of espresso to get you through your day. If coffee just isn't your scene, they also offer an equally delightful hot Carmel Apple Cider that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

Searching for the perfect sweet treat to compliment your Apple Crisp Chai? Then look no further than Anderson's Farm Market. Their signature Apple Fritters have garnered a cult following with good reason. Chewy soft doughnut meets decadent gooey apples, smothered in a crunchy sugar glaze- it's no wonder these regularly sell out. While you're there, you better grab an Apple Pie too, 'tis the season in fleeting after all. 

What better way to take in the season than lunch alfresco, under the mountain, at Trax Pub and Grill. While you're there treat yourself to a Greek Peak salad. Crisp apples, candies pecans, blue cheese crumbles and dried cranberries all on a bed of mixed baby greens and tossed in their signature house made cider vinaigrette, this salad isn't for the faint of heart. I recommend adding some grilled chicken breast to round out the meal and maybe enjoying it with a New York State hard apple cider on draft. After all, fall only comes once a year.

Cold, rainy fall day got you feeling down? Head over to Dasher's Corner Pub for The Upstater, the ultimate in fall comfort food. A modern twist on a classic grilled cheese, The Upstater is made with New York sharp cheddar, local bacon and house made apple jam. Served with their classic tomato soup, its sure leave you feeling warm and fuzzy on the inside. 

A new twist on a fall classic, I bet you've never had cider like this before. Distilled to it's very essence, Hollenbeck's boiled cider pours like molasses and taste both tangy and sweet. Enjoy it all the ways you might enjoy maple syrup; drizzled on pancakes or waffles, swirled in a yogurt parfait, shaken into a cocktail or glazed pork loin. The possibilities are endless so drop by Hollenbeck's Cider Mill and grab a jar while it lasts. Better make that two, as it makes for the perfect hostess gift. While you're there be sure to snag an apple cider slushie. Tart, crips and entirely refreshing- we promise it's worth the brain freeze. 

This time of year the weather lingers between summer and fall. Embrace the best of both worlds at Super Cream Dairy Bar, where apples meet homemade ice cream. Cider Mill Ice Cream is the perfect blend of apple cider ice cream with cinnamon graham swirls and donut pieces. Now you don't have chose between summer and fall, you can have your ice cream and eat it too! 

Who says kids get to have all the fun? This apple-y delight is just for the grown-ups. Homer Hops Brewing’s fall release, Apple Sauced, is a crisp autumn ale brewed with caramel malts, conditioned with Hollenbeck’s fresh apple cider, and kissed with a hint of cinnamon. It’s basically apple pie in a pint glass. Sweet, spiced, and a little sauced, served with a cinnamon sugar rim it's impossible to resist. 

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