"Big and bulbous, accompanied by red skin mottled with yellowish-green stripes, the apples have extremely crisp and sweet flesh with a delicate skin that was a true joy to eat. But in the last year or two, it seems like Honeycrisp apples just don't taste like they used to. Now that the golden era of the Honeycrisp seems to be coming to an end, we're seeking an alternative that can still provide that crisp texture and honey-like sweetness,"
"Its name is quite fitting, as a Pixie Crunch is essentially a more petite cousin of the Honeycrisp. Its smaller size makes the apple a perfect option for adding to a lunchbox or throwing it in a tote bag or purse for an afternoon snack. The Pixie Crunch's inner flesh lives up to its name, as it's firm and juicy without being too hard to chew."
"The apple is sweet but also has a note of tartness, which balances out the flavor nicely, so it isn't too cloying or overly sweet. Unlike the striated, multicolored Honeycrisp apple, Pixie Crunch apples are mostly red all over, reminiscent of (but slightly lighter than) a Red Delicious, and without the thick exterior skin or mealy insides. Some Pixie Crunch apples will have a bit of green peeking out in the skin near the stem."
Pixie Crunch apples deliver a petite, crisp, and juicy eating experience with a balanced sweet-tart flavor and a delicate skin. The apples are mostly red, sometimes with green near the stem, and avoid the thick skin or mealy texture found in some varieties. Their smaller size makes them ideal for lunchboxes and on-the-go snacking and pairs well with nuts and cheese. The cultivar originated from a 1971 breeding collaboration among Purdue, Rutgers, and Illinois and was developed from advanced seedlings of Rome Beauty and Golden Delicious. Flesh remains firm and easy to chew.
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