Fresh SugarBee Apple, Each

Fuji apples have been my "go to" apple for some time, but after a month of eating these Sugarbee apples, Fuji is now second on my list. The ultra-crisp texture, sweet flavor that will knock your socks off, and the unbelievable consistency make this apple a prize. These are similar in appearance to a Fuji or Honeycrisp, with a light golden flesh. When you bite into one, you can hear it across the room. Be prepared to catch some drips, as these are plenty juicy! Not as tart as a good Fuji, sweeter than a Honeycrisp, they have a sublime balance that you just have to try to become a believer. Sugarbee apples are fairly recent, discovered within a Honeycrisp orchard in Minnesota in the 1990's. This is a true open-pollinated apple ...it is not the result of any genetic engineering. The work was most likely done by a honey bee - cross pollination. It's known that half the parent was a Honeycrisp, but the other half is unknown. They have only been grown is sufficient numbers to be marketed nationwide in the last few years. I believe the first limited nationwide sales were in 2018. More in the next two years, and now in 2021 I am seeing them sold next to the major apple varieties. I want to take issue with one reviewer here who claimed these apples are "...crisp and bland, completely dry." I couldn't disagree more with that statement, except for the "crisp" part. You bet they are crisp - but "bland" and "dry?" Not at all. Perhaps the reviewer did not actually have a genuine Sugarbee apple? My experience is certainly the opposite. Considering the amazing consistency of these apples, I find that reviewer's claim hard to believe. I've been eating them now for a little over a month, and every one is as good as the last one - identical texture, flavor, juiciness, and appearance. It's amazing, really. This consistency apple-to-apple is something I've never quite seen before. I've always loved a Fuji, but they are all over the map. Some sweet, some tart. Yes, they all have that special Fuji taste, but the degree of it varies a lot. None of that is true with Sugarbee apples. I know I sound like an advertising guy or something, but they really are that good. Evidently, these Sugarbee apples have better shelf life than do Honeycrisp apples, which can go downhill rather rapidly if they sit around for long. I read in apple-grower publications that the Sugarbee does not have that problem. So, if you think a Honeycrisp or Fuji is the best of apples, I'd urge you to try Sugarbee apples. I think you'll end up with a new favorite. Now, be aware, if you think a Granny Smith or any other sour - okay, tart - apple is best, you might not end up as wild about these. They are certainly on the sweet side, but not cloyingly sweet by any means. Just right.

These are one of my favorite apples. They're not too sweet and they're not sour. They're just right.

It seemed a bit tough, not very sweet, juicy or tasty. I will stick to my honey crisps or a couple others I really like. It was worth the try, though...never know if you will find a new love.

A couple of the apples in my delivery order were terribly bruised, one with the skin broken. Otherwise, these apples are nice. I would describe them as lightly sweet with an excellent crunch!

Some of apples were red delicious. Not the same at all and also much cheaper but I paid for more expensive apples.

$4.09 for three bruised, cut, with rotten spots, then Walmart can't process the return right now. I have delivery because I can't get to the store (mobility issues) just take a look

pink ladies are NOT sugar bees.. I specifically asked for sugar bees for a recipe that featured these apples. I didn't ask for substitute. I specifically said do not substitute. do your job.

The shopper substituted cosmic in place of sugar bee but didnot adjust the price. Cosmic are cheaper but he didn't adjust !!! You guys are going downhill. Time before got cucumbers but ordered zucchini! ridiculous

Unfortunately I was not given the Sugar Bee apples, I was given 3 very tiny and dry apples with no UPC sticker code on the apples, I find this very shameful as well as fraudulent, I ordered Sugar Bees and these were not even close to being a decent replacement if you did not have them, I'm very disappointed and will not order any produce from your store online.

What part of "Do not substitute" is unclear?! NOT SUGAR BEES? THEN, DO NOT SUBSTITUTE!!! I filled out your form!