Red Delicious apples

Red Delicious is one of the world's most common apple varieties, dating back to 1880, when it was discovered by Jesse Hiatt in Iowa. The apples were first known as Hawkeye, then Stark Delicious, and it wasn't until the emergence of Golden Delicious that these apples were renamed Red Delicious.

They have a bright red color, medium size, and a tall conical shape. The flavor is sweet, but very mild, slightly reminiscent of over-ripe melons. The texture of the flesh is juicy and slightly crisp, sometimes cardboardy, while the skin is usually very tough.

However, due to its bland flavor, some believe that the good flavors of Red Delicious have been bred out over the years at the expense of its nice visual appearance. It's recommended to use these apples in salads.