If you don't already know, Apple Hill Grower's Association is a popular destination in Placerville and Camino, CA, during the month of October. Amongst the collection of farms that bring lots of family fun, fresh baked goods, and beautiful scenery, is Abel's Apple Acres. Abel's has it all-a cute barn filled with pies, pastries and sweets, holiday decorations, books, pantry items, hot food for lunch, maze, gemstone mining, benches and bug shelters for picnics, craft fair, pony rides (currently closed due to Covid) and tranquility. The quaint farm like, simple times, tranquil environment immersed in the forest is enough to keep me coming back to Apple Hill time and time again, but having fun farms that provide experiences like award winning caramel apples, mazes and gem stone mining bring that experience much further to the point of tradition making. For the latest visit, I planned on visiting 3 farms with my kids but only ended up going to two since the kids were having so much fun relaxing, running around and munching on apple goods. Abel's (along with many other farms on the hill), lends itself to good old fashion fun. Their goods are honestly fresh and delicious. We tried an apple donut, apple pie caramel apple, and apple empanada. They were so good that my kids kept on giving me a thumbs up with every bite. Let's just say that we left the barn with our hands full. If you want to know a secret, their apple pie caramel apples were so delicious that I would give them out as gifts to every single person I know for any occasion. You must try them!!! Fresh picked apples dipped in delicious caramel, white chocolate fudge, and cinnamon sugar... if there's something to represent all that the hill has to offer, this would definitely be one of them along with apple cider and apple donuts. For hot foods, I got the tri tip sandwich with onions which was loaded with lots of meat. It was fresh and under seasoned. I'm guessing they do that intentionally so that their customers can adjust to their taste. They make that easy with the condiments they supply. My kids were also happy with their hot dog meal that came with a side of chips (potato salad available), crackers, lollipop and milk. Not all farms on the hill serve hot lunch so don't forget to check the Apple Hill guide "Cider Press" on the Apple Hill website to explore your options. Notes: -It gets crazy busy during October so visiting on the weekdays and/or right when they open is ideal to maximize fun without too much wait. Alternatively, visiting late September is great since crowds are absent. Check website for opening and closing dates. -Don't forget to bring a mask. Hand Sanitizer and handwashing stations available. Masks required indoors and whenever you cannot maintain a distance of 6 ft. -If you're travelling from out of town, you might want to bring a cooler to haul some goodies back home -Maze is open during weekends only -Purchase gem stone mining bags at check out near caramel apples -Holiday decorations available -The only farm with specialty caramel apples -Pony rides currently closed due to the pandemic -Lots of cutouts available for photo opportunities -Vendors available -Veggie burger available read more

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I visited Abel's Apple Acres on 11/07/22. This place has a variety of items such as fudge, honey, candy apples, apple cider, pies, and more! I decided to get the gallon of apple cider and the Buttermilk Apple Berry Pie. I tasted both of them and they were extremely delicious! I would return whenever I visit Apple Hill in the future. read more

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We came here for some fun for the kids on Veterans Day during the COVID-19 pandemic. On arrival going into the store we were greeted by a rather long line spanning across the entire store. No worries, the line moved rather quick actually. We ended up getting hot apple cider, a slice of old fashion apple pie with ice cream, slice of apple and pumpkin pie, an apple crisp, and a dozen apple donuts. During the cold weather the hot cider and the warm apple crisp really hit the spot. The star of the show were the donuts. They were still warm and with the crispy outside and warm inside of dough and apple chunks. Tip: they are waaaaay better devoured right away rather than as take home. The outdoor seating area was very nicely done. We ended up scoring an enclosed room. The rooms are made of screen doors and walls so plenty of ventilation. After the meal, we walked down the short path to the maze and gem mining area for some fun for the kids. The maze was three bucks for the day. The gem mining has a price range depending on what bag of dirt you want to buy. We went with the seven dollar bag. The kids went into the maze about four or five times. The walls are rather low so the parents can somewhat keep an eye on the kids, although they disappear in and out depending on their height and yours. They also really enjoyed the gem mining and ended up doing that twice. Overall, although quite a drive, this was a fantastic adventure and fun. read more

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I used to come up here around six times a year. Now I got to the point that I come around Thanksgiving and Christmas. This time I came around the older women there were very rude. I normally get my popcorn balls here, but I found a friendlier place to get them. Chow for now read more

Amazing place with plenty of space to roam around. This place not only has a cool orchard for your Apple and souvenir needs, but it has a farm where you can feed the horse and a small hay maze (for additional fee). Place also had ample stalls with vendors selling their hand crafts, and folks sitting on the grass enjoying the good weather. Ample parking, and friendly staff. If you are making your Apple Farm run, make a pit stop here. read more

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This is the best place I've found to get caramel apples as they provide so many different combinations, my favorite is caramel with almonds! The food is decent but nothing to rave about, my tri-tip meal tasted like Arby's and my dates chicken dinner was actually raw in some parts. I would encourage you to find food at others I've reviewed. If you're looking to do a little knick knack shopping then check out about half a dozen tents or the main store as it sells cute holiday decorations. Another tip, don't forget to grab a map at the door to better assist with your route planning while up in apple hill. read more

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I love to visit Abel's Acres when in the Apple Hill area. Hands down, they make the best apple pies!

My fiancé and I went on a Sunday wanting to explore another spot. Got there at 3:45pm. Enjoyed bbq on the patio, went to get a desert where they were out of everything and only had blueberry apple pie. My partner went to the (male)rest room and a female employee came in to clean while he was in. He asked her for privacy as she replied, "no I'm cleaning". Another man came in and asked her to step out and again said "It's okay" and stayed in. I used the female one where there ended up being no soap and very minimal paper products of all kind. We come out at 4:17pm and were greeted buy a man who firmly stated "You need to go" pointing to the door. Behind him was two more employees waiting to escort us out. We were suddenly the only customers. I stated to one of the employees, your front door along with website states your closed at 530pm. He replied "It doesn't matter" practically pushing us out the door. In Apple Hill peak season I would hope/ think some decency would be accounted for along with apple treats. Thought this was gonna be a decent spot, looks like decent amount of reviews i see now are about very poor customer service. Sucks for being a "family" place. Will not be back. read more

Got here early and beat the rush! I've had better apple fritters just at local donut shops. But the apple donuts are delicious, cheaper too! read more

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10/4/2019: Can you say, "Candied Apple Haven?" I know you can! Abel's Apple Acres is THE only place buying a wide assortment of candied apples! Last time I attempted visiting Abel's Apple Acres, the line was outside the main entrance winding towards the right side of the building; thus, I couldn't buy my candied apple supplies I wanted-WAAAAAH! THIS time, there wasn't a line so, I happily bought four different types of candied apples in order, keeping my candied apple cravings at bay. However, no sooner I inhaled one candied apple, I discovered I couldn't refrain inhaling the next candied apple! OOOOF: Control, control, control is all I could do in order, refraining devouring the other three candied apples~OY-EVAY! In order refraining inhaling the three other candied apples, I purposely hid them in the back of my refrigerator's vegetable bin! Elated, it took me a month inhaling the remaining three candied apples-YAY; however, I must return to Abel's Apple Acres because I plan giving candied apples as Christmas gifts! read more

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First stop for my family and I! We were impressed with the activities available for kids, plus, there was a small craft fair. We noticed their BBQ looked very popular and had a long line. Gift shop is nice and has a separate line for folks not getting baked goods. Donuts were great and CHEAP, but not warm. Coffee was terrible - good thing it was only $1.50. read more

This apple hill farm has the best caramel apple! We have an apple hill route and this is the best caramel apple at apple hill and they have multiple fun flavors! They also have the best fudge and the workers are extremely nice and helpful! read more

Eat the donuts! Lines seem long but the service is efficient and it all moves along quite well. Great patio to sit and take a few photos. Mid week is less busy. Go for the donuts!!! read more

First stop on our Apple Hill adventure! After many visits over the years and even trying out some different stands, Abel's Acres continues to be my absolute favorite stop at Apple Hill. I love the fact that over the years it's grown yet hasn't changed much. They still offer the same delicious baked goods, caramel apples and fudge and their amazing bottled cider sauce. Plus they've added more activities for the kiddies so it's a really great spot for families with little ones. I think their location is really picturesque and I just love sitting on their deck with a warm apple dumpling and enjoying the gorgeous view. It does get really busy and the parking is a little crazy but that won't deter me from continuing to enjoy this gem! read more

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Nice farm for young kiddos maybe ages 2-5 but that's about it. The older kids would be bored and make sure you stop by on the weekend during the October weekdays only the store was open. I did stop in around 4 for a apple fritter but they were all out so we came back the next day since everyone raves about the apple fritters here. I can say it was good but not the best I have had. But hey each their own everyone's taste are different so don't be discouraged unless you try for yourself I love farms so keep up the good work Abel's read more

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Able's Apples was my favorite place to visit/shop. I always made it my last stop so I could shop and enjoy the surroundings with less crowd. I shopped there for 6 years, but sopped going. I haven't been back in 15 years. Here is why...My son was 5 at the time, he was at the fudge counter while I was waiting in line to buy a buttermilk apple pie, a family favorite, my son was looking at all the candy. He wasn't touching or bothering in anyway. He asked the the older lady tending the counter a question about one of candy pieces, and she was extremely rude to him. So, I called for him, I told him that the lady was being rude and he needed to stay away from her. Then to add fuel to the fire, I had purchased a buttermilk apple pie, I was still in line and wanted to add to my order and the cashier told me that I would have to go back through the line. Since I had already paid for my purchase. I couldn't believe it. So I took my pie and left. When I got home, I sent an email explaining what had happened and not one person from Abel's reached out. So I haven't been back. read more

I love pie and I'm always looking to find new places to enjoy them. My brother and sister-in-law live in Roseville and were down visiting recently and brought me an unbaked frozen strawberry apple pie from Abel's Apple Acres. Since it's the holiday season, I read the directions that came with the pie and baked it as instructed. The aroma filled my house as the pie was baking and I was excited to dig-in. The pie was delicious. The crust was just the right thickness, there was a lot of fruit filling inside, the crumb topping was a nice touch and it wasn't too sweet. After I enjoyed a couple of bites, I reached into my freezer and added a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream. Oh yea, that made this even better. The pie was still fairly warm and it paired perfectly with the ice cream. I also tried an apple donut, which was also really good. My brother only brought me two of those, but they were devoured within a day or two. I had heard about Apple Hill from one of my cousins, but haven't made it up there. After enjoying the apple donuts and blueberry apple pie, I will definitely try to get there later this year. I'll also have to try their caramel apples too, along with other treats that I saw on their website. read more

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The old fashion apple pie is so good, whether you get it freshly made that morning or if you take a frozen one home, these are the best apple pies. But I would say my favorite part of this farm is the vendors, and more specifically the crystal vendor right in the front. We like to call him, "the crystal man", he has so much knowledge on all the crystals and will answer all questions you need such as identifying and meanings for all crystals. They have hand made jewelry and jewelry from Peru. All the crystals are very high quality and something that is very important is that they are ethically mined and manufactured, this IS the #1 place to get your crystals, where you're a newbie or a long time rockhound. The crystal man can even hunt down crystals or items that you are looking for and ship them to you! This really is the best place!!! There are always new items every year and every week! So keep your eye out! Abel's is the place to be. read more

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Such a cute location with lots to do. We had to wait in a little bit do a line but it moved quickly and everyone was very friendly. I highly suggest the coffee flights. They were delicious. They had a lot of gluten free options and they were delicious. read more

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First time going to Abel's and I will be back - the lady that help me was so nice and even threw in an extra donut. Donuts are amazing and you have to get a fritter. Get atmosphere and the fresh smell of a apple bakery as soon as you walk in. read more

This is always our favorite spot to go on autumn mornings for apple donuts! Nice staff and yummy food.

When at Apple Hill, this is one sure stop to make. Their sweet treats are delicious. The apple donut is awesome. The pies are tasty. They have plenty of outdoor seating available. We arrived late evening so it wasn't as crowded. But clearly a crowd favorite and busy on weekends. read more

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This was one the more low key bakeries we visited but might be a favorite just because of the customer service. The lady that helped us was so sweet and welcoming that it made me want to buy 10 of everything. Their fritters were amazing. I called it a fronut - cross between a glazed donut and a fritter. They are tied with High Hills fritter. Their donuts are also amazing but not as many variety of flavors as High Hill. She even threw in an extra donut and a piece of their award winning caramel. They are known for their caramel apples but I stay away from those due to my sensitive toothesses. read more

They had two things I was craving...gluten free apple crisp and an apple cider slushie! Perfect during "Second Summer" heat. We also got some caramel apples for the road. read more

This was my 1st stop on my day trip to Apple Hill and it did not disappoint! The outdoor temperature was reaching 102F and the air was filled with smoke from the fires (God be with the fire fighters), but that didn't stop the friendly people at Abel's. I was told that everything from the pies, delicious fudge & candied apples to the home decorations were all handmade (good quality- no worries). There is also an eatery in the back and the food smelled fabulous!! An abundance of sitting areas too. Oh- and the view; I couldn't get enough of the breathtaking mountain scenery (but the smokey air did take my breath away a bit). There are also a few 'pop up' booths selling adorable items that you must check out while you're there. This place is super kid friendly too!! The smoke should clear soon- so definitely check this place out on your next Apple Hill adventure! read more

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As soon as fall hits, my husband and I flock to Abel's every Sunday for their apple donuts. Always friendly staff and tasty food. We have even brought our nephew here for some kiddo play time. read more

Visitors make their way through Apple Hill and find #38 Abel's Apple Acres. As you pull up front or across the street. Walking towards the front door you are greeted by 2 bear statues, your photo opportunities. Inside you will find Christmas tree ornaments, assorted fudge, caramel apples, candy apples, apple pies, cherry pies, apple cider, jams, jellies, and much more. Outside is a deck with tables and chairs, and an eatery with tasty teriyaki chicken. We sat down and relaxed enjoying the view. Staff were friendly and helpful. We are returning in October 2020. make their way through Apple Hill read more

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Abel's apple acres has more to it than apples. As some of the many stops we did on this day, this my favorite stop. As many had the apple donuts, abels carried a blueberry apple pie that tastes like a apple crisp but loaded also with blueberries. The whole family enjoyed this pie and i got my blueberry fix satisfied! They had over 8 varieties of pies and made fresh each day. The apple cider was on point and one of the better priced selections too, so we grabbed a gallon! While the apple donut looks a bit smaller than an average size donut it is made like a cake like donut but packs the flavor! This too was the better priced over all from the day of stops. We went with 6 and 3 made it home. Store was simple to navigate and parking was a breeze on the friday morning we went. Weekends are packed up here in the apple hill area. Pick the right time and you will be delighted. read more

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"Only Two More Weekends Til Halloween, Shoppers!" SITREP For some people - LIKE ME - Halloween IS my "Christmas", so I love spots like this that cater to that exact holiday spirit! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/abels-apple-acres-placerville-2?select=6K8bQJ-vPmNAeX0Vh4NwlQ&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w Only a relatively brisk 45 min to Hour drive up into the Apple Hill area of the Sierra Foothills, Abel's Apple Acres is one of several really cool Fall stops in this (literally) "neck-of-the-woods!" To shoot some additional props, along with Boa, Boeger Vineyards, Jack Russell Brewery, etc., you can make an entire day here! THE SETUP My goodness! So let's *CHECK* out all the cool stuff you can do/get here at Abel's ! *You need a Pumpkin? *check* https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/abels-apple-acres-placerville-2?select=EzddfRkN4bb0kXTovdYi7g&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w *You want some sweet treats? *check-a-roo!* https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/abels-apple-acres-placerville-2?select=7s7OTZj38H80gukyq1Q2Og&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w *Want to confirm some available ample restroom facilities? *Checkers!* https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/abels-apple-acres-placerville-2?select=Bl3ZTkqYgQNGb4Cp2JE8BA&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w *You want a *BOUNCE HOUSE* to throw yer kids into for a few minutes so you & your sweetie can make out behind one of the MANY conveniently available trees? *CHECKKKKKKK!!!* https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/abels-apple-acres-placerville-2?select=VfiEfwk88am8WFJyx7Uuag&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w *Do you LIKE chattin it up with cute lil fuzzy animals? *CHECK CHECK!* https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/abels-apple-acres-placerville-2?select=DpWWapTaejWP-dXyPukdWw&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w *Do you & yer sweetie want MORE time to REALLY "get-it-on" deeper in the woods, and need to totally immobilize yer kids somehow, and so a MAZE that traps them for about 20 minutes would be REALLY convenient about now? *OH-HELL-TO-THE-CHECK!!!* https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/abels-apple-acres-placerville-2?select=C8V3gt6ZAa93ZAvnCcmFvg&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w *Is this a place you should *CHECK* out? *CHECK-YASSS!* THE LOWDOWN Bottom Line: this is the Halloween-spirit place for you! read more

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I have been here before and will go back again. They have something for everyone here. Bbq, everything apple, lots of sweets. The apple cider donut was lackluster. The apple fritter was soft and warm but crunchy and...well lets just say it did not disappoint. The pumpkin apple bread I shoulda passed on. It was dry. Overall this is a family friendly place and a good stop on your Apple Hill journey read more

Third and final stop. It is known for there Carmel apples. It's a small place compared to the others. I probably won't stop. here again. If you are looking for fudge or caramel apples this is your stop. They also have a window for pie and other baked goods. read more

They are the legit place to go for Apple Hill goodies. Who else can you buy a quart or caramel from and not feel any judgment. Outside they have craft tents, multiple eateries, a maze, and panning for gems. Don't forget all the cutouts you can put your faces in. Did I mention they have a huge selection of caramel apples and Fudge? All the things. Definitely recommend. read more

Their pie is SO.GOOD. I'll be honest. I only stopped here because my friend wanted a pie. She said the blueberry apple pie is the best she's ever had. So I got the pie and thought my parents and I were gonna leave but they wanted to stay and hang out. No biggie. We sat there looking at the pie and I was like "you know what? I'm gonna get a slice." Off I went back in line. Luckily, it was a weekday and the line wasn't long. After looking at the menu, I ended up getting the blueberry apple pie with ice cream. When it was in front of me, I looked at it and thought "this is a hefty slice. YES." I'm not a huge fan of sweets and knew I wasn't going to finish it so my parents and I shared. I have to say the pie was DELICIOUS. Nomnomnomnom. The ice cream made it even better. My friend was right. It was good pie so good I had a dream about it. Abel's, I will be back! Friendly staff, delicious treats, I'm hungry read more

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Easy parking and easy to find so 2 stars there. Unfortunately, their lunch was awful. Ordered a few things but what was comical was the "kids meal" of "chicken strips" (says includes a cookie, fritos, and a treat). Ummm Definitely served us frozen Dino nuggets, a bag of lays, and a singular knock-off Oreo. Lol! It was so bad it made us laugh!!! The caramel apples were old tasting. Also bought frozen pie.... Let's see how that goes ... never coming back to this place. It's a mess and just wayyy overpriced like everything else at Apple hill. read more

This place is bigger than it first looks. There is one shop and some vendors out, but past that is a field with activities. They have a maze, horse rides, sand art, and mining down a small hill. The honey sticks are cheaper here than at high hill. read more

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THE BEST APPLE DONUTS IN THE WORLD!!! Thank you to the great team at Abel's. Great service and even with a large crowd, treated us like family. They had a maze for the kids and a live singer which made the vibes immaculate. Love this place and looking forward to coming here every year!! read more

Lunch food is truly awful. Advertised "barbecue chicken." It was 4 strips of what seemed like microwaved grilled chicken, slathered in barbecue sauce. Wouldn't surprise me if they don't have a grill or smoker in house at all. Misleading menu and overpriced, basically robbery. read more

This place is cute. My family goes to Apple Hill every year and this is one of the places we always stop at. They have some little vendor booths that sell awesome stuff for christmas gifts. This year they had an amazing balsamic and olive oil stand and we were able to try strawberry peach balsamic vinegar! This would be a 5 star place except this year when we ordered our food it was just not good. My husband ordered a cheeseburger well done. The woman who took our order explained that they are all "kind of well done, we cook them ahead of time and then keep them in a tub of au jus to keep them moist, so that they stay at temperature". Ew. Just ew. My niece who normally loves burgers was super grossed out and so were we. The burger was described as an elementary school lunch burger, we took one bite and that was enough for us. The fries are super good, we got the garlic ones. By the time we finished our food they were out of apple donuts so we just made our way to another orchard. My advice is come here early, buy your donuts first, and dont order their burger! read more

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We go here every year for frozen pies. We buy some for gifts and take the rest home to bake through your the year. Love Abel's

Got a tri tip plate and it was so dry and tough. Tasted like bland roast beef. Homemade bbq sauce tastes like horrible. My wife got chili cheese fried and it was decent. After $50 buck I was over it and wished we just went to a local restaurant and spent our money there. read more