Today's apple is the Haralson. I took a picture of this one upside down as the bottom was prettier than the top. That's what she said! Is the Haralson the Woody Harrelson of apples?
Originating from Excelsior, Minnesota in 1913, the Haralson is the offspring of the Malinda and Wealthy apple. The Haralson and Golden Delicious were used to develop the Honeygold.
The Haralson is quite round and usually more red than the one pictured above and may have stripes. They have a great shelf life. In the refrigerator, they can last for 4-5 months! There is a redder version called the Haralred.
My eating specimen was nice and crisp with a good bite. The flavor was mild but not unpleasant with little tartness. It was not a juicy apple. The flesh was bright white and the skin was thin to medium. I would eat one again. So there you go, the Woody Harrelson of apples, yes!
Next time, I review another Minnesota apple. Get your dancing shoes on for the lovely SweeTango, crunch on!
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