Zestar! Apple - The Precursor to the Honeycrisp - Eat Like No One Else
2010年9月7日 · I just discovered this flavor of apple myself (Sept. 2023) and was pleasantly surprised and love how similar it was to my beloved Honeycrisp but at lower cost and some slight differences. I made a “glazed apple” recipe with the Zestar and thought they held up well!
Which types of apples are sweetest? Our guide to 12 varieties
2022年10月12日 · The SweeTango apple was also bred at the University of Minnesota and is a descendent of Honeycrisp and Zestar apples. If you want an apple with a unique and singular flavor, this is the one,...
10 Types of Apples—Including Which Varieties Are Best for Baking …
2024年10月10日 · Softer apples will break down more quickly, while crisp, juicy varieties hold up better when cooked. Whether you're baking a mile-high apple pie, making a pot of homemade applesauce, or adding slices of fresh apple to a crisp autumn salad, …
Side-by-Side Blind Tasting of Three Apples: Honeycrisp, …
2014年9月22日 · A good apple, but not quite the equal of its parentage. Zestar: our favorite, not as crisp nor as sweet as either of the other two, but with good juice, and better balance of sweetness and...
How Minnesota's Honeycrisp apple changed the industry — and …
2024年9月5日 · Every time you bite into a Honeycrisp apple, setting off an explosion of crunch and sweetness in your mouth, you can thank the ever-patient fruit breeders at the University of Minnesota.
Available This Fall: 3 New Apples That Will Rival the Reigning Honeycrisp
2018年8月20日 · Available This Fall: 3 New Apples That Will Rival the Reigning Honeycrisp. It's almost apple season, so keep an eye out for these new varietals.
All About Zestar Apples - Minneopa Orchards
2021年2月22日 · A Zestar Apple is an apple that is offered early in the season and has a great flavor that many says has a hint of brown sugar. Many other apple varieties that are offered early in the season tend to be less juicy and plump, but Zestar Apples offer you a crisp and juicy flavor, even in late August.
The Best Apple Varieties for the Northern Plains
If you are looking for something that ripens earlier in the season and has a bit more cold tolerance, consider Zestar! ® (Zones 3–8). You get nearly the same great flavor as ‘Honeycrisp’ on a slightly smaller fruit that is ready for harvest in late August to early September.
Zestar apple - Wikipedia
The apple tastes sweet and tangy, with accents of brown sugar, and is known for its unique flavor. The apple is best used for fresh eating, and for use in a variety of baked goods, sauces, desserts, and salads.
The Zestar Apple - honeycrisp.com
2023年9月19日 · The Zestar Apple originated in 1998 at the University of Minnesota; It has a sprightly, sweet/tart taste with a hint of brown sugar; The sweet & spicy flavor of the Zestar apple makes it excellent for snacking, baking pies, and sauces