Honeycrisp is still king, but you don't need a royal's wealth to afford them

Between the lines: Nearly a third of Minnesotans said they're willing to pay a premium for Honeycrisps, according to the survey of 1,005 state residents taken in early July.

Yes, but: They aren't having to shell out the big bucks this year. Honeycrisp prices have fallen in the past year thanks to a bumper crop in Washington state, New York, and Michigan.

• Average prices in the U.S. last week were $1.59 per pound, down from $2.20 the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

What they're saying: With Honeycrisps leftover from the 2023 harvest and excellent growing conditions in New York, prices could remain low, wrote James Williams of the apple distributor and marketer United Apple Sales.