Honeycrisp

Typical harvest: Late September

Store and U-Pick availability vary. Please check with the farm for current availability before visiting.

Minnesota's State Fruit! University of Minnesota variety with larger cells creating 'explosive crispiness' and juice-bursting texture like 'apple shrapnel.' Honey-sweet with subtle tartness, revolutionized the apple industry with focus on taste over yield.

Late September

Flavor Profile

Honey-sweet with subtle tartness, aromatic with balanced sugar and acidity

Sweetness Level: Well-balanced Sweet-Tart

Texture & Mouthfeel

Explosively crisp, coarse texture, light and very juicy with unique juice-bursting consistency

Best Uses for Honeycrisp:

Fresh EatingSaladsCheese Pairing

Special Features:

State FruitBest SellerPremiumExceptional Storage

What Makes Honeycrisp Special

  • Larger cells than other varieties
  • Texture described as 'apple shrapnel'
  • Red-orange flush with pink hints

Storage & Availability Notes

Needs cold Minnesota winters for optimal flavor - best consumed fresh

Visit Our Apple Orchard

U-Pick & Activities

10am – 6pm Sat & Sun

September 5–November 1, 2026

Special October Hours

  • Friday, Oct 211am – 5pm
  • Friday, Oct 912pm – 4pm
  • Thursday & Friday, Oct 15–1610am – 6pm

Farm Store

10am – 6pm daily

Variety availability varies. View store details

Check our Facebook page for the latest picking updates before visiting.

Find the Farm

18605 Biscayne Ave W, Farmington, MN 55024