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Apple Varieties

Sweet to Tart Apple Flavor Chart

We've stocked your H-E-B Produce Department with flavorful, crisp apples. Check out this guide to apple flavors and uses.

 

Fall Harvest Apples

 
The below apple varieties are available and are at the peak of season from September through October.
 

Kiku Apple

Kiku Apple

This colorful apple is crunchy and sweet with a firm and very juicy flesh. Enjoy as a snack, in homemade applesauce or add slices to a salad or grilled cheese quesdilla for a sweet crunch!

 

Fuji Apple

Fuji Apple

Skin is light green with a pale reddish‑orange tint. This large firm fruit makes an excellent sweet snack.

 

Envy Apple

Envy Apple

Outrageously sweet. They'll stay bright long after you cut them. Try them with cheese or in salads.
 

Honeycrisp Apple

Honeycrisp Apple

Sweet and juicy apple that's large in size and great for snacking. It has a crisp texture that lasts when stored in the refrigerator.

Ambrosia Apple

Ambrosia Apple

Bright  with an almost iridescent pink blush over a creamy yellow background. This sweet, low-acid apple has a fragrant, pleasing aroma.

 

Gala Apple

Gala Apple

Creamy yellow skin with pink to reddish stripes. Its distinctively sweet flavor makes a perfect snack.

 

Sweetie Apple

Sweetie Apple

Sweetie combines the best attributes of two parents: Gala's excellent sugars alongside the firm-crisp texture of Braeburn, but with a unique flavor of its own.

 

Opal Apple

Opal Apple

Medium in size and almost iridescent yellow skin with russeting at the stem. It has a soft, yet crisp flesh with a sweet taste and a slightly tart finish. Their crisp texture holds up well in pies, tarts, cakes and muffins.

 

Jazz Apple

Jazz Apple

Tangy, sweet and super juicy apples from New Zealand. They have an epic crunch, making them just right for snacks and salads. They'll stay crisp for weeks in the fridge or on the counter.

 

Golden Delicious Apple

Golden Delicious Apple

Light green to yellowish skin. The semi‑firm texture and sweet juicy flavor are perfect for cooking, salads, or eating fresh.

 

Red Delicious Apple

Red Delicious Apple

Red skinned with white flecks. Enjoy a big, crisp bite of its sweet, juicy flavor.

 

Pink Lady Apple

Pink Lady Apple

Pink in color, this apple has a delicious sweet‑tart taste and is great for cooking or eating out of hand.

 

McIntosh Apple

McIntosh Apple

Blend of red, green, and golden white skin. The crisp, slightly tart flavor is best enjoyed fresh or used in salads, sauces, and pies.

 

Granny Smith Apple

Granny Smith Apple

Distinctive bright green. Good for pies, cakes, pastries, or eating fresh. Crisp and crunchy with a flavorful, tart taste.