It’s that time of year and we’ve got the guide on where to find and buy bakeapples in Newfoundland and Labrador. Just like our guide to finding chanterelles this tie of year, bakeapples are sold on Facebook Marketplace by the truckload.

Ah, the illustrious bakeapple—no, not something you’d find in a dodgy bakery, but those rare golden berries that send Newfoundland folk into a frenzy. If you’re like me and have developed a penchant for these little delights, you’ll know they’re about as easy to find as a polite queue jumper.

But fear not, fellow berry enthusiast! Thanks to the wonders of Facebook Marketplace, you can now hunt down these elusive gems without braving the wilds. Below, I’ve compiled a list of top-notch bakeapple listings for your shopping pleasure. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and prepare to outwit the other eager buyers.

Buy Bakeapples In Newfoundland On Facebook Marketplace

Since Colemans no longer carries them as often as I can ever find them, same goes for Belbin’s but that is alright because Facebook Marketplace has the goods. Keep in mind each part of NL ripens at different times, so check often if you don’t see anything listed because they go fast.

It also has to be said, buy at your own risk when shopping fruits on Facebook Marketplace.

Where To Find Bakeapples

The best way to find them is by either knowing a spot through friends and family, or by doing a bit of hiking and scouting based on a few factors. If they’re too close to civilization, you know the spot will be ransacked before you can get your hiking boots on.

Boggy terrain in August, depending on the season, is the best time to pick bakeapples. The following Youtube video gives you a good visual idea of the type location to find bakeapples in the wild. It also shows you just how good a spot can be yield wise if you find an active patch.