The Best Apple Cider Donuts In Virginia Are Made At The Apple House

Apples and Virginia go hand-in-hand. And no time is that more apparent than during the autumn. Fall in Virginia is beautiful in its own right, and the opportunity to enjoy some of the landscape’s most flavorful produce is the icing on the cake.

Should you find yourself in Northern Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, you’ll want to make a stop at a local deli and country store in Linden known as the Apple House. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect name for this gem of a market with homemade apple products, the most popular of which is the iconic apple cider donut.

The Apple House is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the town of Front Royal, Virginia, which is also the northern terminus of Skyline Drive. It’s the perfect stopping point if you plan to spend a day enjoying Shenandoah National Park.

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This time of year, the Apple House is at its busiest. With so many varieties of apples in season, the products you’ll find in store are seemingly endless. And, spoiler alert, they’re all delicious.

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The store specializes in its pastries, such as fritters, donuts, cakes, and more. Each item is homemade and doesn’t skimp out on the best ingredients: locally-grown Virginia apples. They’re so delicious, in fact, that you’ll be tempted to stock up for the car ride.

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The apple cider donuts are perhaps the most popular order at the Apple House. Coated in sugar and fried to perfection, these cake donuts are worth the drive from anywhere in the state (and possibly the region!)

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The Apple House has been creating these perfect apple treats since it opened its doors in 1963. Today, the donuts are available to order in bulk if you’d like to take some home as a delicious souvenir of your trip.

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In addition to apple products, the Apple House is also known for its mouthwatering barbecue sandwiches, ham, soups, and other delicious local fare.

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No matter your reason for visiting, you’ll find that a trip to the Apple House during the fall season might just be your new favorite tradition.

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Have you visited the Apple House to try their famous apple cider donuts? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experiences and what you might have tried there. For more information, you can visit the official website by clicking here.