The InstigatorCrisp. Sweet. Tart. Fresh. Baked into pies, pressed into cider, turned into donuts, the apple gives us plenty of reasons to keep one a day in rotation this season.
Doctor’s orders? Maybe not.
Fall orders? Absolutely.
Here are a few of our local recommendations…
Apple Cider Donut @ EZ Orchards
5504 Hazelgreen Rd NE
ezorchards.com
Apple Fritter @ Dough Hook
1970 Lancaster Dr NE
doughhookbakeshop.com
Apple Cider Chai @ Big Wig
111 Liberty St NE
bigwigdonuts.com
La Familia Hard Cider
231 Court St NE Ste 100
lafamiliacider.com
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 29 (Fall 2026)
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