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At a glance

Late fall to winterMalus domestica 'WA 38'

Cosmic Crisp

Cosmic Crisp leads with strong crunch and a vivid sweet-tart profile for late fall to winter.

Firm crunch with vivid sweet-tart flavor

Origin
Washington, United States
Season
Late fall to winter
Scientific name
Malus domestica 'WA 38'
Cosmic Crisp apple photo
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Taste and texture profile

Taste and texture profile

Sweetness

4/5

Sweetness feels balanced with acidity.

Acidity

4/5

Clear acidity gives the flavor definition.

Crunchiness

5/5

Strong crunch is the central trait.

Juiciness

5/5

High 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.