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FallMalus domestica 'Golden Delicious'

Golden Delicious

Golden Delicious is a mellow, honeyed yellow apple with flexible everyday uses.

Mellow honeyed flavor for many uses

Origin
West Virginia, United States
Season
Fall
Scientific name
Malus domestica 'Golden Delicious'
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Taste and texture profile

Taste and texture profile

Sweetness

4/5

Sweetness feels rounded and mellow.

Acidity

2/5

Low acidity keeps the flavor soft.

Crunchiness

3/5

Crunch is moderate and easygoing.

Juiciness

4/5

Juiciness is enough for fresh eating.

Best uses

Best uses

Use it fresh, baked, or in sauce when a mellow sweetness helps.

Fresh

Baking

Sauce

Flavor profile

Honeyed sweetness, low acidity, and a mellow yellow-apple aroma

Storage life

Storage life

About 3-5 weeks refrigerated

History

History

The MVP seed records Golden Delicious as a West Virginia-origin variety. Peekapple classifies it as a versatile yellow apple.