What it tastes like
Low acidity, gentle sweetness, and a deep red look
At a glance
Fall/Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'
Red Delicious
Red Delicious is a deep-red apple with low acidity and a soft sweet profile.
Deep red color with low acidity
- Origin
- Iowa, United States
- Season
- Fall
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'
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Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Pick it when you want a simple, low-acid fresh apple.
When it is in season
Fall
How long it keeps
About 4-6 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
4/5Sweetness comes through gently.
Acidity
1/5Very low acidity keeps it mild.
Crunchiness
3/5Crunch is rated as moderate.
Juiciness
3/5Juiciness is moderate.
Best uses
Best uses
Pick it when you want a simple, low-acid fresh apple.
Fresh
Snacking
Flavor profile
Low acidity, gentle sweetness, and a deep red look
Storage life
Storage life
About 4-6 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records Red Delicious as an Iowa-origin variety. Peekapple foregrounds its color and low acidity.
Sources
Sources
- Variety guideUSAppleUSApple Red Delicious variety guide
USApple
- Photo recordNational Fruit CollectionStarking variety record
National Fruit Collection