Two Red Delicious apples with stickers on a split blue and green background.

Fresh Crisp Cosmic Crisp apple slices with whole apple on blue background.

Red Delicious apples ripening on the tree with green leaves against a blue sky.

Freshly harvested red apples in a wooden crate for Red Delicious apples.

Apples

Red Delicious

Red Delicious apples are a classic variety with a long history as a top apple. Known for their iconic shape and approachable sweetness, they’ve been enjoyed for generations.

Choosing The Best Red Delicious Apples

Three shiny dark red apples on a blue background.

Flavor & Texture

Red Delicious apples offer mild sweetness with low acidity and a gentle, crisp bite. This variety is suited for those who prefer a softer crunch and straight-forward apple flavor.

Fresh dark purple apples with a bite taken out, on a blue background.

Appearance & Character

With their deep red color and signature conical shape, Red Delicious apples stand out on the shelf. Their glossy skin and shape widespread availability made them one of the most recognizable apples in the world.

Best Uses of Red Delicious Apples

Red Delicious apples are best enjoyed fresh. Their mild sweetness makes them great for snacking, slicing, and pairing with nut butters or cheeses. They also work well in salads.

Chart showing Red Delicious apple availability from October to September.

When Are Red Delicious Apples Available?

We harvest Red Delicious in September and October, and they are available year-round.

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Apple

Apple Nachos

A plate of crisp, sweet apple slices always goes over well with my kids. But drizzle and pile on their favorite toppings, and a good snack becomes an extra-special treat—and still a healthy one too! These Apple Nachos are a fun twist on peanut butter and apples, one of my kids’ favorite snack combos. I […]