The British apple season begins in August, with good availability in UK supermarkets from September onwards. Different varieties are harvested throughout the autumn. Many British apples remain available year-round - thanks to modern storage.
The British pear season also begins in August. Williams pears are available from mid-August, followed by Conference pears from September and Comice and Concorde pears from October. Some British pear varieties remain available throughout the year, again thanks to modern storage.
Use the seasonal guide below to find out when your favourite British apples and pears are available.
| Name | Looks like | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bramley |  |
Year-round |
| Discovery |  |
Early August to early September |
| Early Windsor |  |
Late August to late September |
| Delbarestivale |  |
Late August to late September |
| Zari |  |
September to October |
| Worcester Pearmain |  |
September |
| Cox |  |
Mid-September to early April |
| Lord Lambourne |  |
Mid-September to mid-October |
| St Edmund's Pippin |  |
Mid-September to mid-October |
| Laxton’s Fortune |  |
Mid-September to mid-October |
| Gala / Royal Gala |  |
Late September to early May |
| Egremont |  |
Late September to early March |
| Spartan |  |
October to November |
| Red Pippin |  |
October to November |
| Rubens |  |
October to January |
| Kanzi |  |
October to May |
| Cameo |  |
Late October to April |
| Jonagold |  |
November to March |
| Red Jonagold |  |
November to March |
| Golden |  |
November |
| Empire |  |
November to January |
| Jazz |  |
November to May |
| Braeburn |  |
Late December to May |
| Conference |  |
September to May |
| Williams |  |
Mid-August to October |
| Comice |  |
October to February |
| Concorde |  |
October to February |
