A few years ago, we discovered Honeycrisp apples. I'd never heard of them before we moved to Minnesota, and that's not surprising. This variety of apple was developed by the University of Minnesota and is grown primarily in Minnesota. Honeycrisp apples are only available in the fall, and it's one of the things about fall that I look forward to most.
Honeycrisps are sweet and firm, as their name implies. Unfortunately, they also tend to be more expensive than every other apple in the grocery store. Not horribly expensive, though. We paid $2.29/lb. (I'm not sure that's that bad, but I know it's more expensive than just about all the other apples) for them in the grocery store last night--the first time I'd seen them all year. I just finished eating my first, and it was wonderful. There is no better apple, and many Minnesotans apparently agree. Honeycrisps were made the state fruit in 2006.
If you've never had one, RUN to your local grocery store, ignore the price and get one. You won't be disappointed.
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They are really good...I just had my first one this week (my wife was able to get a 10-lb bag for $5 at a local fruit stand), and they are exceptional. Pretty good for a non-fruit eater like myself!
ReplyDeleteI should've mentioned that myself--I NEVER eat fruit. That's how good these apples are.
ReplyDeleteI think I remember Becca mentioning these apples sometime last year.
ReplyDeleteAs a fan of apples, and a picky one at that (they gotta be crisp), I have to say Honey Crisps are one of my favorite varieties. Pink Ladies are the only apples that I might like better. Definitely an excellent cultivar.
ReplyDeletePink Ladies are my #2 choice. They're great, and what I usually go to when Honeycrisps are out of season.
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