The perfect apple has already been made, and yet apple-breeding programs persist in trying to perfect perfection. It can't be done. Honeycrisp apples are a crispy combination of sweet and tart. They're juicy. They're good keepers (I've had them last up to 6 months in the refrigerator). They're not mushy or grainy. They don't brown too terribly quickly. They are everything an apple should be.
Most recently, Honeycrisp was bred with Zestar to make SweeTango, an apple that is actually less mushy than the name would imply. It has a decent crunch to it, but is still a touch on the grainy side. The mouthfeel isn't as crisp as Honeycrisp, and the flavor is a bit off. It's tart, but not quite as tart as Honeycrisp, the gold standard for tart/sweet balance.
Fun apple fact: Red Delicious apples were first cultivated in Iowa. *chastises IA severely*
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