Pie Review: Jim's Apple Farm in Jordan, Minnesota Bakes

Jim's Apple Farm is located off of Highway 169 South in Jordan, Minnesota a little past the OK Corral. They truly bakes the best pies, and they are hot and fresh. You will know if the light is shining on their site. The business is family owned by an older couple in their 80s. They use apples from their orchard to bake delicious apple pies, as well as other varieties, including peach, pumpkin and my favorite, strawberry rhubarb.

They have all of the pies laid out on a table as they come out of the oven. You can actually see the owner at times baking the pies right behind the counter. After you select the pie you want, you box it yourself. It's very tempting to take one of each. All of the fruit and ingredients used are fresh and homemade, and the crust is just delicioius. Prices are below $9 for a pie.

You can also choose between dozens of varieties of apples. Purchase a bundle or just a few. They even have apple smoked bark and charcoal for those who like to barbecue. There is a section of gourds and pumpkins too, During the fall you can purchase from their pumpkin patch. They even have small painted gourds and pumpkins for the little ones with familiar characters such as Sponge Bob Square Pants.

The building is pretty large, and includes many treats, candy and other home trinkets. There are homemade jams in different flavors, candy, homemade fudge, caramel apples, popcorn and other household items, such as cookbooks, mugs and such.

A few things to note before you visit. They don't accept credit cards, only cash and checks, so be prepared. They are old-fashioned, and while they have a telephone, they don't have voice mail. Don't be surprised when you call if they just say hello and nothing else. There is plenty of parking, but it can be busy at times if there happens to be a bus filled with tourists passing by. They are only opened seasonly as well. They are usually opened by August until the end of November, so if you want a pie, plan accordingly. I did read recently they may be opening late July this summer, which is a little earlier than usual.

If you drive by, you may notice that they always have a catching riddle or phrase on their brightly, decorated signs. It's fun to read because they always give you updates about the apples and farm during the off season.