Keelings
Apples

We first planted apples in the early 1940s covering 139 acres. We now grow over 4 million apples annually. From cooking apples to eating apples, the climate here in Ireland is perfect to grow delicious apples…

Our Growing method

We grow Irish Eating Apples and Irish Bramley Apples in our orchard on the farm. Harvest usually begins in September where apples are picked by hand and placed into wooden crates to be stored until ripe.

Seasonality Calendar

Our Growing Season

We supply Irish Eating Apples from September through to January

Tips & Tricks

If you like sweet apples, varieties such as Fuji, Jazz and Golden Delicious are all creamy and sweet to taste

If you like crunchy apples varieties like Pink Lady, Honey Crisp, and Gala will give you that bite you’re looking for

If you want to bake with your apples, or like tart apples, Granny Smiths or Braeburns are great varieties to choose from

Health
& Nutrition

An apple a day keeps the doctor away! As one of the most popular fruits in the world apples are full of nutrients, rich in fibre and full of antioxidants.

Apples contain pectin which may help lower cholesterol

Apples are a good source of potassium and vitamin B6 which both help you fall asleep at night

One apple tree alone can produce over 400 apples a year!

Our Growers

"These apples are long term storage apples, the sugars are low at the moment and the acidity is high. Over time the brix will increase, which is the sugar, and the starch will decrease, which makes a nice sweet apple in March/ April next year"

Robert, Growing Manager Apples

Fresh recipes

Latest from the
Keelings recipes book

Granola Breakfast TartsTarts for breakfast? Yes please! Get the little ones involved to add their own toppings!

Berry Bread & Butter Breakfast PuddingEnjoy a bread & butter pudding for breakfast with Keeling's blueberries and raspberries!

Summer Strawberry & Vanilla CakeThis cake is a real showstopper - a light sponge is layered with fresh Keeling's strawberries and coated in a beautiful pink buttercream.

Summer Grazing BoardSnack on this Summer Grazing Board in your garden for the ultimate chill weekend! Add some edible flowers for that finishing touch. 🌸

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More Produce

Sweet
Strawberries

Keelings Strawberries; sweet, soft and juicy. The sign of a perfect strawberry is its bright, vibrant red colour and rich aroma.

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Crunchy
Blueberries

Keelings Blueberries have a sturdy exterior with a sweet juicy interior. These plump little bursts of flavour can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

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Delicious
Raspberries

Keelings Raspberries; silky to touch and a soft delicate texture. The taste of raspberries is the perfect balance between tart and sweet.

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Juicy
Blackberries

Keelings Blackberries are a deep inky purple and packed full sweet, soft, juicy goodness.

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Crisp
Apples

Keelings Apples are available in a wide range of varieties from juicy Bramley Apples to sweet Fuji. There’s something for everyone’s tastebuds.

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Perfectly
Ripe Pears

Keelings Pears come perfectly ripe so that you can enjoy their unique flavour and texture.

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Refreshing
Melons

Keeling’s Piel de Sapo Melon may not look like much but this melon is deliciously sweet with a refreshing flavour – it has to be tried to be believed.

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Vibrant
Pineapples

Keelings Kol’or Pineapples are a distinctly bright and tropical fruit. They have a tough exterior but are sweet and juicy inside – the crème de la crème of pineapples.

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