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First Kiss® Apples
Lightly tart and aromatic – First Kiss® brand apples are an extremely crisp early season apple that offer excellent storage life. Flavor-wise, the apple is lightly tart and features a wonderful aromatic quality that encourages you to enjoy every bite.
Flavor: Sweet-tart with a lively, bright flavor
Texture: Crisp and juicy
Common Uses: Fresh eating, salads, sauces
DID YOU KNOW?
First Kiss was developed in Minnesota and is one of the earliest-ripening apples of the season — ready by late August, weeks before Honeycrisp!
Haralson Apples
This variety is a medium-sized apple cultivar with a round-conic shape. It has a red color and large, moderately conspicuous lenticels. Haralson apples are crisp and juicy, having a tart flavor. They are good for eating, cooking, and are an excellent choice for pies.
Flavor: Tart, slightly sweet, rich apple flavor
Texture: Firm and dense
Common Uses: Excellent for pies and baking, also good for sauces
DID YOU KNOW?
Haralson apples are famous for making some of the best pies — so much so that they’ve been called “Minnesota’s favorite pie apple” since their release in 1922.
Honeycrisp Apples
The Honeycrispis an aromatic apple and contains balanced levels of sugar and acidity. The apples are known for their sweet and subtly tart, tangy flavor with subtle fruity nuances.
Flavor: Sweet with a hint of tartness, very well-balanced
Texture: Exceptionally crisp and juicy
Common Uses: Fresh eating, salads, light baking
DID YOU KNOW?
Honeycrisp apples were specifically bred for their explosive crispness — scientists at the University of Minnesota designed them to “shatter” when you bite into them!
Pazazz Apples
This apple variety is like no other. It’s a descendant of the beloved Honeycrisp but has a unique look and taste all its own. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a burst of sweet yet tart flavor – plus Pazazz’s famous crunch.
Flavor: Sweet-tart with a rich, complex flavor
Texture: Very crisp and dense
Common Uses: Fresh eating, holds up well in baking, and salads
DID YOU KNOW?
Pizazz apples are known for their incredibly long shelf life — they stay crisp and flavorful for months without losing their texture or taste.
SweeTango Apples
The SweeTango apple is a modern apple variety from Minnesota. This specialty cultivar is known for its balanced and juicy flavor combined with a satisfying crispy crunch.
Flavor: Sweet with a zesty citrus and spice note
Texture: Extremely crisp, juicy, with a loud crunch
Common Uses: Fresh eating, salads, light baking
DID YOU KNOW?
SweeTango holds a world record for the loudest apple crunch — thanks to its unique cell structure, it’s famously noisy (and satisfying!) when you bite into it.