Golden Delicious
Ginger-Sweet Taste.
Bake it, slice it, love it. Naturally sweet with subtle flavors.
Description
Golden Delicious apples are honey-sweet, thin-skinned, and have a smooth, tender texture—making them ideal for pies, salads, sauces, and snacking. While often thought to be related to Red Delicious, the two varieties only share a name.
As the most popular yellow apple, Golden Delicious is easy to grow, stores well, and boasts strong shelf appeal. Its versatile flavor and baking-friendly texture have made it a go-to choice in kitchens and orchards alike.
Golden Delicious has also played a key role in apple breeding, serving as a parent to many beloved varieties, including Jonagold, Gala, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady®.
Flavor Meter
Sweet
Tart
Tasting Notes
Smooth and mellow with a honey-like sweetness, hints of pear and vanilla.
Growing Regions
MI
WA
We offer Golden Delicious apples grown in Michigan and Washington.
Months Available
Michigan: September - June
Washington: Year-Round
Apple Varieties
WA
Granny Smith
Crisp, tart, and refreshingly juicy.
MI
Ginger Gold
Juicy mild sweetness with a subtle spiced flavor, and smooth, tart finish.
MI
Braeburn
A lively balance of sweet and tart flavors.
MI
Jonathan
Loved for generations, bold flavor and versatility uses.
MI
WA
Golden Delicious
Smooth and mellow with a honey-like sweetness, hints of pear and vanilla.
MI
WA
Red Delicious
Mildly sweet with subtle melon undertones, a juicy bite with soft, crisp texture.
MI
Jonagold
Rich, honeyed sweetness with lively notes of citrus and subtle spicy finish.
MI
McIntosh
A tender, juicy bite with a bright balance of sweet and tart flavors.
MI
WA
Fuji
A juicy, crisp bite with a rich sweetness that’s both mellow and refreshing.
MI
WA
Gala
A gentle sweetness with subtle floral and honeyed undertones. The everyday apple.
MI
WA
Honeycrisp
Crisp and explosively juicy, offering a vibrant balance of sweet and tart flavors.
MI
Ambrosia
A mellow-sweet marvel, it leaves you with a refreshing and satisfying taste.
WA
Cosmic Crisp®
Crisp texture and striking color, an apple to take you out of this world!
WA
Sweetie™
A dense, crisp flesh with mild sweet flavors.
WA
Opal®
Crisp, sweet, and naturally non-browning.
MI
WA
Cripps Pink/Pink Lady®
Delicate rose and floral flavors with a tart bite and a sweet finish.
NY
RubyFrost®
Pretty. Delicious.
NY
SnapDragon™
A Monster Crunch.
MI
EverCrisp®
Sweet, crunchy, and long-lasting.
MI
KIKU®
A perfect harmony of sweet and tangy to wake up your tastebuds.