You bet, Honey Crisp has it all. Slightly astringent, lingering sweetness, put a bit of salt on a slice and might not be able to stop. That’s not all they are firm when baked, even in a deep dish, they have a hint of rich Tupelo honey. They are beautifully fragrant even before you put them in a pie. This apple has the perfect amount of inner moisture. Their shiny festive red coloring is quite the contrast to their pristine white flesh. Our farmer has an orchard fill of the marvelous beauties. His dear wife told me how fabulous they are in a pie, I couldn’t believe the outcome. I use to use Northern Spy’s, let’s put it this way, Honey Crisp is the couture version of the Northern Spy. It is a joy though to read through each person’s favorite Apple.

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