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I had a few Cosmic Crisps during the overhyped launch and was not that impressed. It was just a pretty-OK apple.

Maybe it was a similar issue - off-season and stored too long, but I haven't seen any around here in years (midwest).

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The Cosmic Crisp was breed to be a “hardier” version of the Honeycrisp, specifically for growing in Washington[1].

I encourage everyone to check out https://applerankings.com, I would describe it as Pitchfork for apple breeds.

Here’s their review of the Cosmic Crisp: https://applerankings.com/cosmic-crisp-apple-review/

Their top ranked apple is the SweeTango, and I agree with their assessment: https://applerankings.com/sweetango-apple-review/

Full ranking list: https://applerankings.com/pick-an-apple/

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_Crisp

I was totally confused by the description of the Opal apple as "A tasty unwiped anus" until I clicked and saw what they look like.

I think it's less about strict hardiness and more about suitability for mass growing in Washington. The Honey crisp has declined because it's getting grown in places it doesn't really do well. The Cosmic Crisp is bred for those very places.

So it may not be as good at peak (or it might, here in WA the peak of the Cosmic Crisp can be pretty high indeed) but it should stay strong over the years.

Same. People kept telling me it was a Pink Lady with a honeycrisp texture. I tried it a few times, it was neither. Not terrible or anything, but not the holy grail it was made out to be.

I was looking forward to it and was disappointed. The skin is a little too thick for my taste, too.

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