Skip to content
Red Delicious on the tree

Red Delicious

The Red Delicious is officially classed as a “sweet" apple, but it also has a certain pleasing tartness. Its flesh is highly flavoured, crisp and juicy when eaten raw. The variety started as a chance seedling in Iowa in the 1880s and is especially popular in North America.

Red Delicious features

TASTE: sweet yet mildly tart

FLESH: crisp juicy

BEST FOR: snacking, salads & other raw dishes

Quick tip for Red Delicious

Red Delicious are sweet and juicy which makes them an excellent juicing apple!

Availability

  1. jan✓
  2. feb✓
  3. mar✓
  4. apr✓
  5. may✓
  6. jun✓
  7. jul✓
  8. aug–
  9. sep–
  10. oct✓
  11. nov✓
  12. dec✓

Harvested in late September, they’re available from October through to July.

All apples