I finally had a honeycrisp this week. One expects the teeth to sink in palate deep, and then some resistance, but they glide right through a honeycrisp. Flavor was a bit less notable.
Wish I still lived in Madison, WI. There was a family orchard stand at the Saturday farmer's market proferring obscure Japanese cultivars that were amazing. I can't remember their names, but oh god were they good.
Nutrition nazi aside: Dr. Greger at nutritionfacts has some videos about apples. This one ranks apple cultivars for phenolic content:
http://youtu.be/rEYKcLh0qPQ
Honeycrisp does suprisingly well, placing third among commercial varieties tested (after winner Idared and 2nd place Red Delicious).
― Sanpaku, Wednesday, 14 December 2011 23:57 (twelve years ago) link
Bought a small tasting selection from my local trendy grocers. Pink Lady: a new one to me, pleasingly crisp and fresh, basically sweet, but not overpoweringly so. I like. Russet: also crisp, skin can be a bit rough which gives a somewhat disconcerting mouthfeel, but tastewise it's not predominantly sweet or tart - it just tastes like a fuckin' apple. Quintessence of apple. Coxes: always my favourite. Crisp again - fuck a soft apple imo - and a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
― ledge, Monday, 19 December 2011 10:04 (twelve years ago) link
One of the best things about being in the UK vs the US is being able to get proper apples really easily and cheaply. It's been all about Windsor/Cox/Russet apples this autumn so far.
― toby, Monday, 19 December 2011 12:09 (twelve years ago) link
"proper apples"
I think when I lived in the UK I bought Fijis.
― jaymc, Monday, 19 December 2011 15:17 (twelve years ago) link
proper apples jolly good cup o tea governor *pumps cocked arm jauntily*
― Cooper Chucklebutt, Monday, 19 December 2011 15:21 (twelve years ago) link