About the Honeycrisp variety

A refreshing, northern apple with character. Honey - sonorous. The name speaks for itself - honey freshness sealed in a northern fruit. From honey - “honey” and crisp - “crunch”.

Our cool nights and warm days are exactly the conditions that Honeycrisp likes. It ripens slowly, filling with juice and strengthening its character in the gardens, so that by the time of harvest it appears in all its splendor. Lebedyan is the second home of this phenomenon.

History of the Honeycrisp variety

Born in the rough edges of Minnesota. It was only in 1991 that the variety was officially introduced to the market - and since then it has changed the idea of ​​​​the taste of apples.

The apple, which could have disappeared forever, has become global. In the 70s, a plant with code MN 1711 was already on the culling list - it was believed that it did not produce the required yield. But agronomist David Bedford decided to give the tree a second chance.

The variety was developed in 1960 at the University of Minnesota as part of a program to create apple trees that could withstand the state's frosts. Its ancestors were the Macoun and Honeygold varieties. Breeders were looking for an apple that would remain tender and juicy even under the icy crust of winter - and they found it. The creators of the variety are Jim Luby and David Bedford. The standard of taste in the premium apple segment.

Interesting facts about Honeycrisp

Top 25 innovations

Entered the top innovations that changed the world in 2006 according to AUTM.

Can be stored for more than 7 months

Can be stored from autumn to spring, without losing its crunch and juiciness for more than six months.

Minnesota symbol

The Honeycrisp became the official state symbol of Minnesota in 2006.

“Some people call it innovative, but I just call it delicious.” - Listochkin, Garden Supervisor.

Taste and character of Honeycrisp

The legendary crunchy variety that has taken the world by storm.

Taste

Sweetness with a hint of coolness. Nice and sweet. First there is a bright honey wave, followed by a light frost of sourness, which makes the taste lively and voluminous. This apple is not cloying - it is fresh, like a breath of cold air.

Aroma

Subtle, honey-floral. It seems as if the apple has absorbed the aroma of a warm field, where bees lazily circle between the apple trees.

Crunch

Resonant, clear, as if thin ice is breaking under your feet on a frosty morning. Only Honeycrisp crisps like that. It's not just a sound - it's a signature of the variety. When bitten, the apple literally crackles, as if filled with crystals of freshness.

Texture

Crispy, dense, brittle when bitten. Fragile, but not watery - it perfectly combines density and freshness. Disintegrates in the mouth, leaving a mild honey taste.

Pulp

Creamy, juicy, crispy and grainy.

What's the best way to try Honeycrisp?

In juices and cuts

Suitable for freshly squeezed juices. Ideal as a slice for a children's table.

In pies

The pulp does not lose its shape when baked, and the aroma fills the kitchen with the comfort of childhood.

In salads

Particularly good with cheese, nuts and light dressings. Adds freshness and sweet accent to dishes.

For snacks

The best variety to just grab and eat. Super-crispy, juicy, does not darken - ideal for the road and on the go.

Honeycrisp Apple Recipes

Ideal dishes with this variety are juices, slices, pies, salads and snacks, where the crunch and honey sweetness are fully revealed.

Where to buy Honeycrisp apples

Trying our varieties is easy. We carefully package and deliver the harvest to stores so that you can feel the taste of nature in every apple. Our Honeycrisp apples can be found in large federal and regional chains.

Other apple varieties Sobrano v Sadu

Selected and raised with love. Also try: Cosmic Crisp - star crunch, Bogatyr - large and hardy, Gala - elegant and sweet, Liberty Organic - grown in organic gardens, Lebedyanskie - the soul of this region, Alva - apple "Raspberry", Spartan - ideal for baking.