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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. HONEYCRISP APPLES. HONEYCRISP APPLES. Developed by the University of Minnesota in 1991 Developed as a cross between a Macoun Apple and a Honey Gold Apple Have sweetness, firmness, and tartness making it an ideal apple for eating raw.
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Chef Lucy’sFresh Fruits and Vegetables HONEYCRISP APPLES
HONEYCRISP APPLES • Developed by the University of Minnesota in 1991 • Developed as a cross between a MacounApple and a Honey Gold Apple • Have sweetness, firmness, and tartness making it an ideal apple for eating raw
APPLES - Did You know? • Apples are a member of the rose family. • Archeologists have found evidence that humans have been enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.C. • Apple trees don't bear their first fruit until they are four or five years old. • Apple varieties range in size from a little larger than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit. • The average U.S. consumer eats an estimated 45 pounds of apples a year.
- Nutrition - • Contains pectin, which helps the digestive process • Has many vitamins and minerals that have been shown to strengthen the blood • Contains many complex carbohydrates, which provide a sustained energy boost • Has the ability to help prevent different types of cancer
Chef Lucy’sFresh Fruits and Vegetables HONEYCRISP APPLES