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Douglas14 · May 19, 2007

I love apples as well. Some of my favorites are:
Golden Russet...sweet and rich
Ashmead's Kernal...tart and rich
Black Oxford...hard and tart
Keepsake....deliciously sweet, small core
Chestnut Crab....great for snacking, large crab-type
Macoun...excellently delicious when at peak flavor
Honeycrisp... excellent crisp texture
MN447.....IMO the best I've ever eaten... it's a numbered variety at the U of MN. I tasted it at the U of MN Applehouse. It's a parent of Keepsake and Sweet 16. It's small, with an highly concentrated berry-like flavor. It resembles Keepsake in flavor, except much more flavorful. Outstanding!!!! I've heard it's very winter hardy and keeps very well. I just wish they'd name it and release it. It may be too small for commercial consideration, but I think it would be an awesome home variety, or for specialty markets.

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May 19, 2007	#19
Douglas14 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 602	I love apples as well. Some of my favorites are: Golden Russet...sweet and rich Ashmead's Kernal...tart and rich Black Oxford...hard and tart Keepsake....deliciously sweet, small core Chestnut Crab....great for snacking, large crab-type Macoun...excellently delicious when at peak flavor Honeycrisp... excellent crisp texture MN447.....IMO the best I've ever eaten... it's a numbered variety at the U of MN. I tasted it at the U of MN Applehouse. It's a parent of Keepsake and Sweet 16. It's small, with an highly concentrated berry-like flavor. It resembles Keepsake in flavor, except much more flavorful. Outstanding!!!! I've heard it's very winter hardy and keeps very well. I just wish they'd name it and release it. It may be too small for commercial consideration, but I think it would be an awesome home variety, or for specialty markets.