Every few years, a major new variety of apples is introduced to the market. This is no small thing, as some 15,000 other varieties were more than likely scrapped before farmers had enough confidence in one single variety to dig up their old trees, buy new ones and wait several years. A group of Minnesota super-growers and breeders called Next Big Thing have rightfully earned that confidence with a brand new variety: the SweeTango.

Developed by the same apple breeders at the University of Minnesota who released the popular Honeycrisp, SweeTango is a cross between two very popular apples - Honeycrisp and Zestar! The texture is 100% Honeycrisp with the juicy, light crunch that has become such a hit. The flavor is more balanced than the honeycrisp with a light acidity and serious sweetness.

I was impressed with the depth of flavor in my first taste, and more impressed with the abundance of honeycore; bizarre honey-amber splotches in the flesh caused by an overabundance of sugar. Honeycore looks offputting at first, but apple fans worldwide (especially in Japan) have long prized this rare trait.

Now is your chance to try the next big thing in apples, and a serious contender against Honeycrisp’s popularity. Supplies are very limited around the country, and they will be in-house for a limited time only!

Check out their promotional video for more information:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsPF0UHv110