SnapDragon apples

SnapDragon is a very crunchy apple with a spicy-sweet flavor. It is grown in New York and named for its loud snap.

Cornell University developed SnapDragon with Honeycrisp as one parent and released it in 2013. It is grown by a licensed group of New York growers.

SnapDragon at a glance

Sweet with a spicy, almost vanilla-like note and a very crisp, juicy texture.

SnapDragon is mainly an eating apple and softens somewhat when baked.

Harvest

Late September

In stores

Fall through winter

SnapDragon keeps well in the refrigerator and is usually available fall through winter.

Honeycrisp

The apple that made crunch famous.

RubyFrost

A deep red winter apple.

SweeTango

Honeycrisp's early, spicy offspring.

What does SnapDragon taste like?

Sweet with a spicy, almost vanilla-like note and a very crisp, juicy texture.

Is SnapDragon good for baking?

SnapDragon is mainly an eating apple and softens somewhat when baked.

When is SnapDragon in season?

SnapDragon is harvested in late September and is usually in stores fall through winter.

How should I store SnapDragon apples?

SnapDragon keeps well in the refrigerator and is usually available fall through winter.

Is SnapDragon a licensed apple?

Yes. SnapDragon is a managed variety, so only licensed growers can produce and sell it.