Why Are Honeycrisp Apples So Expensive The price of Honeycrisp apples is at an all time high, and its really making a lot of people upset. But Honeycrisp lovers are still buying Honeycrisps as they reconcile their anger with the apples perfect texture and flavor. Most other applesthe Galas, Romes, Granny Smiths and Red Deliciousescost just over 1 per pound. But the price of Honeycrisps have skyrocketed to about 4. Esquires Elizabeth Gunnison Dunn. Dunn, the granddaughter, niece and cousin of New York State apple growers, said that at this new price, Honeycrisps may be the first designer, name brand apple to price out the market in 4. So, just why are the crispy, delicious fruits so darn expensive right nowDunn said that the price of the apple can be partially attributed to its success. It has officially out appled all of the other apples on the market. David Bedford, the man responsible for creating the Honeycrisp apple 2. Esquire he has never seen this price phenomenon with any other apple. There are varieties that have garnered a 1. They eventually fade out, said Bedford, a scientist at the University of Minnesota. We have a great selection of apples, like Honeycrisp, Cameo, Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden, Jonagold, McIntosh, Macoun, Mutsu, Red Delicious, apples. How bout them apples Here are eight exotic fruits that will literally break the bank. The company has taken its own sweet time to finally launch its own retail store in this part of the world, but the Singapore store looks fantastic. Its the curse of the sluggish apple eaterbrown apples. Weve all been there you leave a few apple slices out too long, or take too long to eat your way. Rumors have it that Apples iPhone 8 will have a price tag of 999. Although some fans will undoubtedly pony up a grand each, millions will likely shy away. And that. Also see Top 10 Most Expensive Bikes In The World 2016. VoodooEnvy 171 6500 Voodoo Envy is special of the company that is introduced in market because it is so. Expensive Apples FruitHoneycrisp has never had a national marketing campaignits truly a grassroots phenomenon. Ive had to ask myself, Is this realHoneycrisps dont just become crispy and crunchy and juicy all by themselves. Sure, farming practices help you get better apples, but Honeycrisps are Honeycrisps because of their unique genetic variation. Science is behind that deliciousness, and people are obsessed with that science. For example, if you search Honeycrisp on Twitter, these are some of the obsessive and hilarious comments you will see My mom mailed me Linvilla Honeycrisp apples. I dont know want is. Eli EWLfarmer August 2. What is my life coming too Im a broke college student bailey jacobson BaileyJacobson August 3. What To Serve With Carbonara. Honeycrisp apples are the best apples and if you disagree its because youre lying Schwartz juliaschwartzzz September 1, 2. That devotion and obsessive love for Honeycrisp apples is whats driving prices up so high, according to Bedford. More people have discovered Honeycrisps in the last few years, but supply hasnt changed. Farmers are struggling to keep up with the demand for Honeycrisps, which cost them more to grow because they require extra care and maintenance. And growing apples isnt a quick, yearly process like you might think. Bedford told Esquire that it can take up to five or six years from the time a tree is planted for it to produce commercial quantities of fruit. So now that we know its our love for Honeycrisps that making them so expensive, where is all the money goingAccording to Esquire, most of the extra money youre paying for Honeycrisps goes directly back to the farmer. The wholesale price of the apples from the farmers to the store is so high that the stores cant charge much more than the wholesale price. Retailers actually make smaller profits off of Honeycrisps than they do any other apple. Next time you bite into the perfect flavor and crunchy texture of a Honeycrisp while you walk away 1. Its a high price to pay, but at least its a delicious one. Photos by Vegan Feast Catering Stacy Spensley.