The honeycrisp apple was developed in 1960 by the University of Minnesota apple program. The university crossed a macoun apple with a honeygold apple to bring to life the sweet, yet slightly tangy, honeycrisp apple.
Calories and Nutrients
A medium honeycrisp apple has about 80 calories, none of which is from fat or protein. The apple has no cholesterol or sodium and provides you with 2 percent of your vitamin A, calcium and iron requirements and 20 percent of your vitamin C requirement, if you eat a 2,000 calorie per day diet.
Health Benefits
The honeycrisp apple contains 5 g of filling fiber, helping you fulfill your daily fiber requirement. MayoClinic.com recommends eating 21 to 25 g of fiber a day if you are a woman, and 30 to 38 g a day if you are a man. A diet high in fiber can help you feel more full, which may help you with weight management.
Uses
Select a firm, heavy honeycrisp apple for best taste. Keep the apples refrigerated until you are ready to use them. Eat a honeycrisp apple raw, make apple crisp or puree and cook the whole, seeded apple for a chunky, natural applesauce. If packing an already sliced honeycrisp apple, sprinkle the cut slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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