One kind of apple that were able to sample is a new variety of apple developed by the University of Minnesota called the SweeTango. It is a hybrid between the Honeycrisp and Zestar apples and according to their website it is "juicy and sweet with hints of fall spice. SweeTango's flavor, balanced by vibrant acidity, dances to a long and satisfying finish on the palate. It also features the satisfying "crunch" of a Honeycrisp. In our words, it was awesome! There are only a few trees harvested for sampling this year, but it is sure to make a big bang when it is mass produced next season.
I'm sure we will be making a few more orchard visits before the season is over but here are some pictures of the kids enjoying their caramel apples.
2 comments:
That's so weird, we almost called you guys yesterday to see if you wanted to go to the orchard with us! We decided not to go, because we wanted to pick our own and Pine Tree doesn't let you actually pick apples. Thanks for the SweeTango recommendation, it sounds yummy and I'll keep an eye out for it!
I remember when Honeycrisp were new! We were at a local orchard by Rochester when they came out and instantly feel in love with them. I wish we could sample the SweeTango. Another reason to love Minnesota! Looks like you guys had fun.
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