Red Delicious

red delicious apples on a tree

Red Delicious apples were the most produced apples in the country from 1968 to 2018. They are best used in fresh preparations, rather than cooked.

Available:

Early September

Taste:

Thick-skinned with a mild sweet flavor similar to a melon

Color:

Intense Red

Storability:

Medium shelf life, longer with refrigeration