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    Home Β» At the Store Β» Fruit & Vegetables Β» Are Honeycrisp Apples Good for Baking? (Pies or Cobbler)

    Are Honeycrisp Apples Good for Baking? (Pies or Cobbler)

    Published: Sep 13, 2013 Β· Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Eric Samuelson

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    Is picking Honeycrisp apples for a pie or cobbler a good idea? Find out whether or not you can bake with these popular apples.

    Can You Bake Pies or Cobbler with Honeycrisp Apples?

    It's September and the apples are rolling in!

    Even this early I have already eaten all sorts of varieties (still more to come!) I wanted to take a moment to look at one apple that has been gaining in popularity over the last decade - the Honeycrisp. Honeycrisp has the momentum of a runaway freight train (question is will crash soon - might talk about that in a future post) I first have to state this isn't my favorite apple.

    Please resist the urge to hit the back button on your browser or to completely turn off your smartphone and throw in the toliet. I am just not a fan of the skin. The flavor can still be good, but the quality can vary from apple to apple as would be expected with an apple grown by so many sources some for flavor, some just for profit.

    As it is a popular apple I felt I needed to spend more time with it so I can help my readers understand how this apple can be used. Personal feelings are begin set aside for the moment.

    The question I am here to address today is can you bake with Honeycrisp? I will answer that question by answering a series of questions. Pull up a chair it's Q&A time!

    Jump to:
    • Do They Hold Their Shape?
    • Are They Too Sweet to Bake With?
    • Do Baked Honeycrisp Have Good Flavor
    • The Final Verdict
    • Individual Honeycrisp Apple Cobbler
    • Honeycrisp Apple Cobbler
    Honeycrisp Apples on Tree
    Wouldn't it be nice to have a tree that loaded with Honeycrisp apples in in your backyard?

    Do They Hold Their Shape?

    Answer: YES

    The most important factor for me when it comes to baking with an apple is can it hold it's shape when baked. I don't want to bake a pie and have it filled with applesauce. The Honeycrisp does in fact hold it's shape and does so quite well. Actually it came out perfectly in terms of texture.

    Are They Too Sweet to Bake With?

    Answer: NO

    When baking with an apple you want some tartness. Since you will be adding sugar either to the apples or the topping or both, you want to balance out that sweetness. Honeycrisp does have enough in the way of tartness to satisfy this requirement.

    Do Baked Honeycrisp Have Good Flavor

    Answer: YES

    Again not being my favorite apple, I think there are apples out there that bake up with better flavor, the Honeycrisp does retain some good flavor when baked. I was pleased with the results.

    The Final Verdict

    Answer: YES
    Honeycrisp meets all the criteria for a baking apples, so feel free to use them in any apple baking application. The best baking apples typically come in October, so having Honeycrisp around to use in early September is a nice perk as they aren't a lot of good baking apples at the start of the primary season.

    Individual Honeycrisp Apple Cobbler

    I tested Honeycrisp out by making individual apple cobblers. I have used oven safe tea cups or colorful Ramekins. Going the individual route helps control the portion you eat as well as makes for less cleanup as you are eating the cobbler right out of what you cook it in.

    I sweetened the apples (and added more flavor) with just a touch of maple syrup and added standard crumble topping (flour, brown sugar, and butter) along with some cinnamon and Demerara sugar for a little crunch.

    Honeycrisp Cobbler

    Honeycrisp Apple Cobbler

    Learn how to make individual apple cobblers using Honeycrisp apples
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    Ingredients

    • 3-4 Honeycrisp apples cored, peeled, and sliced
    • Β½ tbsp maple syrup

    For the topping

    • Β½ cup all-purpose flour
    • Β½ cup dark brown sugar light is ok
    • ΒΌ cup cold butter cut into small pieces
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • Demera sugar for sprinkling on top optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
    • Peel, core, and slice the apples.
    • Distribute them evenly among 3 oven proof ramekins or cups.
    • Add about Β½ tablespoon of maple syrup to each cooking vessel.

    To make the topping

    • Mix together the flour and the brown sugar.
    • Add the butter. Using your hands rub the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles cornmeal.
    • Evenly distribute the topping. Sprinkle the cinnamon and Demerara sugar (if using) on top.
    • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
    • Serve hot, room temperature, or cold whatever floats your boat!
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    1. RICK

      October 21, 2014 at 7:05 pm

      Thank you for this article. I have visited many sites and they weren't very clear as to whether or not honey crisp are good baking apples (Which happens to be my favorite apple) Thank you again for a straight answer.

    2. Eric Samuelson

      October 22, 2014 at 6:08 am

      You're welcome. I am glad you could find a clear answer.

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