Apple Varieties

Looking for something tart and tasty? Simply sweet? The perfect texture for your next recipe? Washington grows over 30 types of apples — take your pick.

Can one apple have it all?

Honeycrisp

About Honeycrisp
Cosmic Crisp apple
Out of this world crunch

Cosmic Crisp®

About Cosmic Crisp
The iconic green apple

Granny Smith

About Granny Smith
The quintessential red apple

Red Delicious

About Red Delicious
Easy to love, reliable, and sweet

Gala

About Gala
A sweet-tart in pink

Cripps Pink cv.

About Cripps Pink cv.
Super-sweet world-wide favorite

Fuji

About Fuji
Golden in every way

Golden Delicious

About Golden Delicious
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Best Apples for Apple Pie

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Best Apples for Charcuterie Boards

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Crispy Apples

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Sweetest Apples

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Why Washington?

Our state’s growing conditions are ideal for all types of apples. Waterways like the Snake and Columbia rivers nurture our orchards, while hot days and cool nights help produce juicy, crisp, flavorful apples of all varieties.

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