A couple weeks ago, I was approached by Next Big Thing, the growers’ cooperative that produces SweeTango apples, about sampling some of the company’s product. While I don’t do a lot of product reviews, I was curious about an apple that could be better than my favorite – the Honeycrisp, so I agreed.

About SweeTango

SweeTango is the apple love child of mom – Honeycrisp, and dad – Zestar! This happened when University of Minnesota expert apple breeders “married” the Honeycrisp and Zestar varieties using time-honored horticultural techniques.  Brilliant!

SweeTango apples are one of the first seasonal varieties to hit retailers and to appear in produce aisles around the country starting in September for a short season. My two beautifully-packaged apples arrived in pristine condition and seemed to glow in the box – kudos on packaging! The apples were medium in size with a pinkish/red exterior. A first bite revealed a white creamy flesh, a very crisp texture and extreme juiciness. The flavor was unbelievable – bright citrus flavors with a sweet honey finish.

SweeTango fans are urged to share the location of where they’re enjoying SweeTango apples via an interactive map accessible at www.SweeTango.com. Once there, fans can upload their favorite spot, share the location using hashtag #SpotSweeTango on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. The real-time map will show SweeTango fans where they can find their favorite apple in the U.S. and Canada throughout the season. SweeTango fans can find more information about where to buy the tasty apples at www.SweeTango.com.

Cheers,

Veronique