The Taste Sensation of a Honeycrisp Apple
There are few foods that when you experience that "first taste" give you a sensation like you’re a kid tasting things for the first time.
Some of things that come to mind is the first gulp of a cold beer on a hot day (of course beer is food); the first hot crispy french fry dipped in Heinz ketchup; first chocolate chip cookie off the cookie sheet; and first hot donut at the cider mill.
Yep, all the above are memories (I do sneak french fries once in a while however) so that’s why I’m geeked on Honeycrisp apples. No guilt, no fat, few calories, and the first bite of a Honey Crisp is like an orgy of flavors bursting all at once.
The Honeycrisp apple was produced from a 1960 cross of Macoun and Honeygold, as part of the University of Minnesota apple breeding program. Why it took nearly 50 years to reach the markets, I have no idea.
Honeycrisp’s blow Granny’s away. Red Delicious tastes like paste compared to a Honeycrisp. The only way to describe the taste sensation is to taste one. Virtually every market sells them so what are you waiting for?
Now I’m thinking how I can tie in Honeycrisp’s into the beauty market. Perhaps lotions, lip balms, room scents. Hmm, but I gotta go. I need a Honeycrisp.
Happy Thursday!
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:55 am
These things are a God send. They’re fantastic. I was bummed to find out they are seasonal. I’m not a huge fan of apples, but I eat one almost every day for the health benifit, but I can’t get enough of these Honeycrisps.
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
I agree! And add a slice of low fat swiss cheese… Great snack.
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
I’ve been seeing these EVERYWHERE lately! I’ll have to try one!
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Funny you mention this, Larry.
After Strides, I headed over to Eastern Market downtown with my family afterwards and bought my first bag of Honey Crisp apples.
Simple to say, the addiction began then and there.
No other apple nearly compares. My whole family is hooked. And to think, what a delight I would have missed if I hadn’t gone to Strides
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I have an apple in the refrigerator and I’m sad to say it’s not a Honey Crisp. I’ve never heard nor seen that brand of apple before, but after reading this I definitely want to find one and try it.
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I’m no Johnny Appleseed, but I think it takes quite a bit of time to grow an apple orchard. Then when you factor in enough apple orchards to make the Honeycrisp sustainable enough to bring to market, 50 is not much time at all.
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I haven’t heard of these before but now, I am wanting to try one!
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Honeycrisp are my fav!!
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:24 pm
never had one. sounds really good… Have you ever had a Grapple? Grape Apple!!! wow those are yummy!
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
My son’s girlfriend turned me onto these. Was the best thing from the relationship so far.
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
How do you like them apples?
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I gota er numba… How ya like them apples
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Im a big fan of Gala, have not tried Honeycrisp yet… looking forward to it tho!
As far as an item, I think bringing back the Pinnacle juicy lip glosses in the apple would be good.. Tina would approve:) maybe a Honeycrisp scrub for the face… I’ll keep thinking.
October 22nd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
agree. honeycrisp are the absolute best apple ever.
October 22nd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Got turned on to these last year and yes, they are the best apples EVER!
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:30 am
Honeycrisp are the best!
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:55 am
From the time they hit the store shelves, til they are gone for the season I eat one everyday!!!! I love them.
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:20 pm
The best Apple by far. Just picked some up the other day:)
October 26th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I love apple picking with my children every weekend in the fall. Macoun and Honeycrisps are our favorites so it was nice to see your blog. I sautee them with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, raisins, apple juice and a splash of red wine for a great side dish with pork tenderloin.
October 26th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Cheryl, that sounds delicious!!!