Crispin Apple

Crispin, aka Mutsu apples, are a good source of soluble fiber, which has been proven to help lower cholesterol, control weight, and regulate blood sugar. They also contain vitamins A and C, as well as a trace amount of boron and potassium, most of which are located in the apple's skin. It is a sizable, juicy apple with a green peel that has honey undertones in addition to a sweet-tart flavor. Both baking and eating are excellent with the Crispin. Crispin apples are available during the fall months.

The Mutsu apple was developed in Japan at the Aomori Research Institute in the 1930s. A popular dessert apple in Japan where it was first developed it is oftentimes referred to there as “the million dollar apple”. It made its commercial debut in the United Kingdom and the United States in the late 1940s where it was renamed, Crispin. Today it is marketed under both names and is grown in apple-growing regions around the world, including Canada.