What it tastes like
High sweetness, low acidity, and strong crunch
At a glance
Early fall to fall/Malus domestica 'NY 1'
SnapDragon
SnapDragon is a sweet, strongly crisp club-style apple built for fresh eating.
Sweet, snappy crunch in a club apple
- Origin
- New York, United States
- Season
- Early fall to fall
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'NY 1'
Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Use it fresh, as a snack, or in salads that need crunch.
When it is in season
Early fall to fall
How long it keeps
About 4-6 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
5/5Sweetness is rated high.
Acidity
2/5Lower acidity emphasizes sweetness.
Crunchiness
5/5Strong crunch is central.
Juiciness
4/5Good juiciness suits fresh eating.
Best uses
Best uses
Use it fresh, as a snack, or in salads that need crunch.
Fresh
Snacking
Salad
Flavor profile
High sweetness, low acidity, and strong crunch
Storage life
Storage life
About 4-6 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records SnapDragon as a New York-origin variety. Peekapple groups it with sweet high-crunch fresh apples.
Sources
Sources
- Photo recordWikimedia CommonsSnapdragon apples reference photo
Wikimedia Commons