Apples are in at the fruit stand Sibley Orchards & Cider Mill, on the big curve of Highway BB north of Buckner
Fall hours: Monday and Wednesday to Saturday 10 to 4, Sunday 12 to 3. Closed Tuesdays.
3717 N Buckner-Tarsney Rd, Sibley, MO 64088. The red fruit stand barn, on the right-hand side.
We sell our apples at the fruit stand only. There's no picking or orchard access.
Apple report
Posted
For eating fresh and baking
- Granny Smith. Tart and crunchy. #1s and #2s
- Cameo. Sweet and crunchy. #1s and #2s
- Fuji. Very crunchy and sweet. #1s and #2s
Best for applesauce and apple butter
The September heat gave these great flavor, with a softer texture.
- Jonathan. #1s. About two more weeks of Jonathans.
- JonaGold. #2s. Last of the season.
- Golden Delicious. #1s and #2s. Last of the season.
- Red Delicious. #1s. Last of the season.
Also at the stand
- Pumpkins of every size and color
- Mums, large and small
- Onions from the garden
- Local honey, preserves, pickles and Mexican vanilla
Buying by the bushel?
If you need a bushel of Jonathans, or several bushels of anything, call and we'll set them aside for you.
The heat in September put those varieties about two weeks ahead, so the September apples are wrapping up quickly this year.
A friendly reminder: we only sell apples at the fruit stand. There's no picking or orchard access.
Fall hours
| Monday | 10 am to 4 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm to 3 pm |
We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards.
Want the latest on your favorite fruit or vegetable? Call (816) 650-5535.
What's ripe when
A typical year at the orchard. Weather moves it around, so the crop report above is the word for this week.
Peaches from mid-June to Labor Day, in crates of several grades for canning and freezing. Blackberries from about the middle of July. Sweet corn, tomatoes and other vegetables in July and August.
100% pure apple cider
No additives and no preservatives. Fresh cider is usually at the fruit stand from late September through November. It's a great fall treat, so call ahead to check today's batch.
Try it on the grill, too: put Sibley cider in a spray bottle and spray whatever you're grilling every three or four minutes. You're going to be surprised at the flavor.
Around the orchard
The red barn on the curve
We're about a mile and a half north of Buckner, on a big curve in Highway BB.
- Traveling east on I-70, take exit 24, marked Grain Valley/Buckner.
- Go north on BB for about 9 miles, until you reach a 90-degree curve in the road.
- The red fruit stand barn is on the right-hand side, at 3717 N Buckner-Tarsney Road.
Mail goes to 4121 California Avenue, Sibley, MO 64088. That's our mailing address, not the fruit stand.
About how long it takes
- Blue Springs
- 20 min
- Independence
- 20 min
- Lee's Summit
- 25 min
- Gladstone
- 45 min
- Overland Park
- 50 min
- Downtown Kansas City
- 50 min
- Platte City water tower
- 1 hr 10 min
Make a day of it: Fort Osage, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Landmark, is about three minutes away, and the Truman Library and Truman Home in Independence are 20 to 25 minutes.
Weddings, events and school tours
Every one of these is arranged by phone. Call (816) 650-5535 for this season's dates and pricing.
Weddings
A fun and unique place for a reception. Our open-air barn can be dressed up or down, with indoor or outdoor space for your party. We're happy to cater, or you can bring your own. Hayrides and bonfires can be arranged.
Good to know before you book
- The barn is open air, so weather can be a factor.
- Alcohol is allowed. Kegs and underage drinking are not, and anyone not following these guidelines will be asked to leave.
- Decorative items in the fruit stand can be used at your event. We take an inventory, and lost or broken items are the wedding party's responsibility.
- A walk-in cooler can be rented for food storage.
- No vehicles left overnight, and no driving or partying in the orchard.
Corporate events
The open-air barn has ample meeting space. We'll be glad to work with you or your event planner, and we can work a hayride and bonfire into your meeting.
School tours
A fun, hands-on field trip. In the fall, your group takes a short ride to the small pumpkin patch and everyone picks a pumpkin. Then each student can help grind apples and press cider on our antique cider press, and the demonstration ends with a sample of cider.
Night hayrides with a bonfire are for groups of 25 or more. Call to ask whether they're running this season.
Orchard recipes
A few family favorites for what you take home from the stand.
Apple butter in the crock pot
- 8 cups apple pulp
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 Tbsp. vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours or until right. Stir often.
Sibley Orchards coffee cake
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup nuts
- 1 tsp. flavoring, to complement the preserves
- 1 jar Sibley Orchards preserves (best with Amaretto Peach or Amaretto Cherry)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup sour cream
Beat butter until creamy. Add sugar, eggs and flavoring. Combine the dry ingredients and add to the mix alternately with the sour cream. Put half the batter in a greased and floured 10-cup bundt pan, sprinkle with half the nuts and dot with half the preserves. Top with the rest of the batter, nuts and preserves. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
Blackberry ice cream
- 2 pints fresh berries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 3 cups cream
- 3 tsp. lemon juice
Put the berries in a saucepan with the sugar over low heat, covered. Raise the heat, mash the berries and simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then strain through a sieve, pressing out the juice. Stir in the remaining ingredients and freeze.
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Or email us any time at sibleyorchards@hotmail.com.