Developed in 1960 as part of the University of Minnesota apple breeding program, the Honeycrisp apple was bred for hardiness. Crisp, sweet and juicy when fresh, it retains its texture for up to six months when refrigerated.
Calories
A large Honeycrisp Apple can grow up to 3½ inches in diameter, and weighs about 8 oz. It contains about 116 calories.
Fats And Carbs
A large Honeycrisp Apple has about .4 g of fat, .1 mg of saturated fat and no cholesterol. It has 31 g of carbohydrates, 23 coming from sugar and 5.4 g coming from dietary fiber. A single large honey crisp apple provides 21 percent of the daily recommended value of dietary fiber.
Fiber Benefits
The fiber in Honeycrisp Apple is water soluble, the kind of fiber that balances blood sugar, cleans your gut, lowers cholesterol, enhances digestion and quells your appetite.
Snack Idea
Dip sliced Honeycrisp into peanut butter or yogurt to add protein and healthy fat to your snack's macronutrient profile.
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