What it tastes like
Vivid sweet-tart flavor, high juiciness, and strong crunch
At a glance
Late fall to winter/Malus domestica 'WA 38'
Cosmic Crisp
Cosmic Crisp leads with strong crunch and a vivid sweet-tart profile for late fall to winter.
- Origin
- Washington, United States
- Season
- Late fall to winter
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'WA 38'
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Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Best fresh, as a snack, or in salads where crunch matters.
When it is in season
Late fall to winter
How long it keeps
About 6-8 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
4/5Sweetness feels balanced with acidity.
Acidity
4/5Clear acidity gives the flavor definition.
Crunchiness
5/5Strong crunch is the central trait.
Juiciness
5/5High juiciness gives the first bite presence.
Best uses
Best uses
Best fresh, as a snack, or in salads where crunch matters.
Fresh
Snacking
Salad
Flavor profile
Vivid sweet-tart flavor, high juiciness, and strong crunch
Storage life
Storage life
About 6-8 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records Cosmic Crisp as a Washington-origin variety. Peekapple groups it with modern high-crunch apples.
Sources
Sources
- Variety guideWashington ApplesWashington Apples Cosmic Crisp variety guide
Washington Apples
- Photo recordWikimedia CommonsCosmic Crisp variety record
Wikimedia Commons