Zestar! Apples

This early season Minnesota hearty apple, developed by the horticulturalists at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Horticultural Resource Center at the University of Minnesota, was released in 1999.  The apple tastes sweet and tangy, with accents of brown sugar, and is known for its unique flavor. The apple is best used for fresh eating, and for use in a variety of baked goods, sauces, desserts, and salads. The fruit can be well paired with foods such as walnuts, cinnamon, cheddar cheeses, and brown sugar.