Follow the Smell of Fresh Apple Cider Donuts
There’s a good chance you can smell the freshly baked goods wafting from our Apple Bin Bakery before you even get close! Warm apple cider donuts, fresh-baked treats, and the kind of fall sweetness that makes people slow down as soon as they walk in the door.
The bakery is located near the Apple Bin Cafe, and it’s where Tanners Orchard’s incredible selection of baked goods takes center stage. From apple cider donuts and pies to fudge, caramel apples, and other fresh-baked favorites, the Apple Bin Bakery is one of those stops families look forward to every year. Guests can enjoy something fresh while they’re here, then take home donuts, a pie, or a few favorite treats for later.
Bakery Favorites Made for Fall Days at the Farm
The Apple Bin Bakery is packed with the kinds of treats people want during a fall trip to Tanners Orchard. Some are perfect to enjoy while you’re here. Others are made to take home, share with family, or save for later.
You’ll find plenty of bakery favorites throughout the season, including:
- Apple cider donuts
- Caramel apples
- Homemade fudge
- Fresh-baked pies
- Frozen pies
- Seasonal pies
- Apple fritters
- Muffins
- Cookies
- Strudels
- Turnovers
- Breads
Whether you’re stopping in for a quick treat or loading up before you leave, the bakery gives you plenty of ways to bring a little extra sweetness into your visit.
A Sweet Stop Before, During, or
After the Farm Fun
A stop at the Apple Bin Bakery can happen at almost any point in your day. Some families start there before heading outside. Others wander in after time in the orchard, pumpkin patch, or Back 40 Fun Acres. And plenty of guests save it for the end, when they’re ready to pick out something sweet for the ride home.
Because the Apple Bin Bakery is open whenever Tanners Orchard is open, it’s easy to work into your visit. Whether you’re here for a quick stop or a full day on the farm, the Apple Bin Bakery is worth leaving room for.
Apple Cider Donuts That Are Worth the Trip
Apple cider donuts are what Tanners Orchard is known for. You can smell them when you come in the door, and once you do, it’s hard to leave without at least one.
They’re great with coffee in the morning, fun to share during your visit, and easy to take home for later. Guests can pick up a dozen or half dozen, and if you somehow manage not to eat them all right away, they freeze well and taste great warmed slightly.
That’s part of what makes them such a favorite. They aren’t just a quick snack at the farm. They’re something families bring home, serve later, and look forward to again the next time they visit.
Caramel Apples with a Story Behind Every Bite
The caramel apples at Tanners Orchard have a story of their own. They’re made with an old German caramel recipe given to us in 1975, and the process still takes time, patience, and plenty of care.
We cook the caramel for 45 minutes to create its velvety texture. Then, each apple is hand dipped into warm caramel and rolled in crushed nuts. Plain caramel apples are available too, for guests who like their caramel apples simple and classic.
These are a true Tanners favorite. Last year, we made almost 51,000 caramel apples, which tells you just how many people make them part of their visit.
Pies, Fudge & Other Homemade Bakery Treats
Apple cider donuts and caramel apples may get a lot of attention, but they’re only part of what you’ll find at the Apple Bin Bakery. From pies and fudge to breads, pastries, and other baked goods, there are plenty of reasons to look around before you decide what to take home.
Fudge from the Fudge Kitchen
Next door to the bakery is the Fudge Kitchen, where we make our own homemade fudge right on the farm. With many varieties available, it’s one of those treats people like to sample, share, and bring home for later.
Fresh Baked, Frozen & Homemade Pies
Tanners Orchard offers a wide variety of home baked and frozen pies, perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or any fall meal that needs something sweet at the end.
Daily varieties include apple, dutch apple, and caramel apple nut. Seasonal pies are also available at different times throughout the fall. For smaller gatherings, our 6-inch pies are available in most varieties and serve about two people.
Fritters, Turnovers, Breads & More
The bakery doesn’t stop with donuts, caramel apples, fudge, and pies. Guests can also find home baked apple fritters, muffins, cookies, strudels, apple turnovers, breads, cinnamon rolls, and more.
It’s the kind of selection that makes it easy to find something for now and something for later.
Make the Most of Your Apple Bin Bakery Stop
There are plenty of good ways to enjoy the Apple Bin Bakery while you’re here and after you get home. A few favorites are especially easy to work into your visit:
Start with Donuts & CoffeeApple cider donuts are great fresh, especially with coffee before the rest of your farm day begins.
Take a Dozen HomePick up a dozen or half dozen so the bakery stop lasts a little longer.
Plan Ahead for PiesFresh baked and frozen pies are a good choice for family meals, holidays, or fall get-togethers.
Try a Smaller PieOur 6-inch pies are available in most varieties and are just right when you only need enough for about two people.
Check What’s SeasonalPie flavors and other bakery treats can change throughout the fall, so it’s worth seeing what’s available while you’re here.
Don’t Forget the Fudge & Caramel ApplesThese Tanners favorites are easy to bring home, share, or save for later.
If your family has a favorite, it’s worth picking it up before you head home.
More Food, Shopping & Farm Fun to Enjoy
The Apple Bin Bakery is just one part of the food, shopping, and farm fun you’ll find at Tanners Orchard. There’s plenty more to enjoy during your visit.
You can also explore Farm Attractions & Activities for more outdoor fun, visit Food & Market for more bakery, cafe, and shopping options, or start planning your visit with details on hours, directions, and pricing and options for groups & parties.
Apple Bin Bakery FAQs
Yes. Apple cider donuts are one of the signature treats at the Apple Bin Bakery and one of the things Tanners Orchard is best known for.
Yes. Guests can take home a dozen or half dozen. They freeze well and taste great warmed slightly, so they’re easy to enjoy after your visit too.
Yes. The bakery also offers caramel apples, homemade fudge, pies, breads, apple fritters, muffins, cookies, strudels, turnovers, cinnamon rolls, and other baked goods.
Yes. Tanners Orchard offers home baked and frozen pies, including apple, dutch apple, caramel apple nut, and seasonal pie flavors at different times throughout the fall.
Yes. The Apple Bin Bakery is open whenever Tanners Orchard is open.
Start Planning Your Apple Bin Bakery Stop
Ready for apple cider donuts, caramel apples, homemade fudge, pies, apple desserts, and fresh bakery treats? Whether it’s your first visit or part of a yearly tradition, the Apple Bin Bakery at Tanners Orchard is worth making time for.
Call 309-493-5442 to learn more or view hours, directions, and pricing. Or plan your visit to 740 IL-40, Speer, IL 61479 and enjoy a day on the farm with your family.
Continue the tradition of indulgence in delicious, seasonal baked goods when you visit the Apple Bin Bakery at Tanners Orchard.