The first crunch impression of an apple is something you don’t forget, and next time you’re in the grocery store, you’ll find yourself looking for that same crunch-tastic fruit. So, if crunch is such a factor in the apple-eating experience, what are the crunchiest apples?
Some may attest that Honeycrisp and Pink Lady® are the crunchiest, while others would shake their heads pointing to Cosmic Crisp® and SweeTango. To each their own, as everyone’s experience is different, but we’ve come up with a Crisp Apple Ranking Scale to help determine which apples have the wow-worthy crunch you’re looking for.
Crisp Apples Ranked: Crunchiest to Least Crunchy
SweeTango
SweeTango apples naturally have larger cells giving them an extraordinary crunch and perfect fracture, in fact, it won the Guinness World Record for the World’s loudest crunch ever!
Honeycrisp
A huge crunch successor that has been hard to beat since its creation!
Cosmic Crisp®
New to the category of crunchiest apples, Cosmic Crisp® makes its way up the ladder with a honey-crisp like fracture and fine flesh.
Pink Lady®
A crisp and firm apple that gives a fine crunch and tangy finish
Rave®
Outrageously juicy with a refreshing snappy zing, Rave® apples are crisp and juicy.
Pinata®
Balanced sweet to tart pineapple flavors follow just after this apple’s crisp and juicy bite.
Granny Smith
I would consider Granny Smith to be a firm apple as opposed to a crunchy apple, but it still makes for a great crunch contender for its natural density and sour flavors.
Fuji
A soft and sweet apple that’s a sweet-tooth’s dream. Fuji has a bit of crunch, but nothing too dramatic for this apple.
Ambrosia
A fine-flesh apple with crispy floral notes makes a sweet addition to the crunch list with very little acidity.
Gala
As mellow as sweet apples come, Gala apples are known for their sweet, vanilla aroma and soft bite.
Red Delicious
Bittersweet and soft fleshed, the Red Delicious is a classic apple with mild crispiness.
Golden Delicious
The Golden Delicious sits at the bottom of the crunch list with soft skin and mellow, yellow apple flavors.
FAQs
Gala: Gala apples are crisp and sweet. Fuji: Crisp, firm, juicy, and sweet. Eating a Fuji is like eating candy! Honeycrisp: Last but not least, Honeycrisp apples are great for snacking.
Are Fuji or Gala apples crisp? ›
Gala: Gala apples are crisp and sweet. Fuji: Crisp, firm, juicy, and sweet. Eating a Fuji is like eating candy! Honeycrisp: Last but not least, Honeycrisp apples are great for snacking.
What are the names of the crisp apples? ›
| Variety | Description | Uses |
|---|
| Autumn Crisp | Juicy, sweet-tart, slow to brown | Eating, salads |
| Crimson Crisp | Crunchy, sweet, spicy | Eating |
| McIntosh | Mildly tart, spicy, very tender | Eating, cooking |
| Rubinola | Crisp, sweet-tart, doesn't brown | Eating |
68 more rowsClassically bred and grown in Washington State, the Cosmic Crisp® apple is a cross of the Enterprise and Honeycrisp varieties. The large, juicy and red apple has a perfectly balanced flavor and firm texture, making it ideal for snacking, cooking, baking, and entertaining.
What are the least crunchy apples? ›
Softer varieties, like Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, or Gala, don't stay crunchy for long, he says, but that makes them great for turning into apple sauce, apple butter, or any other apple treat where mushy apples are considered a plus.
What is the best apple for a crisp? ›
Under the simple butter-sugar-flour-and-oat topping is the apple filling scented with cinnamon. Our test kitchen says baking apples, like Rome or Cortland, are the best varieties to use for apple crisp, but Empire, Gala, or Braeburn apples are also good in this recipe.
Which apples stay crisp the longest? ›
Storage quality also varies by cultivar. The best apples to store long-term have thick skin and tend to be crisp and tart. Apple varieties such as Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, McIntosh, Winesap, Honeycrisp, Northern Spy, and Rome are known to store very well given the proper conditions.
What are ever crisp apples? ›
The EverCrisp is a hybrid of the Fuji and Honeycrisp apples, which gives it the pleasant crunch and burst of sweetness. It can last months in cold storage and then weeks in your refrigerator – while never sacrificing taste or texture. It is a true snacking apple and it's available at countless retailers, and schools.
Is Royal Gala apple crunchy? ›
What is a royal gala apple? The delicious taste of a gala is well-known. They're usually quite crunchy apples, especially when they're new. White in colour, with a mild flavour and moderate acidity, Gala apples are not especially sour.
What is the healthiest apple? ›
Red Delicious apples are the healthiest from an antioxidant standpoint, Crumble Smith says. The darker the color of the apple, the richer it'll be in antioxidants.
While there is an extremely wide variety of apples, all with varying flavors, the sweetest-tasting apple is fuji, followed by gala, honeycrisp, and Red Delicious apples.
Can dogs have apples? ›
Yes, apples are a fantastic addition to your dog's diet. They provide vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fibre. They also provide a way to keep your dog's teeth clean and can help freshen their breath. But before you feed apples to your dog, always remove the core and the seeds.
Which apple is the sweetest and crispiest? ›
Fuji. Due to their low acidity, these ultra-sweet, crispy and juicy apples are a go-to choice for snacking and baking, as well as homemade baby food or apple butters.
What are the best apples for eating? ›
Top 5 Best Apples for Fresh Eating!
- Honeycrisp.
- Pink Lady.
- Cortland.
- Braeburn.
- Empire.
- Honorable Mentions.
- A Note About Apple Tree Pollinators.
- Know When to Harvest Your Apples.
Every Pink Lady® apple is hand-picked and checked for excellent quality so it can be sold as a Pink Lady®. That means it will be naturally sweet with a crisp crunch and a juicy fizz every time.
What is the difference between a Fuji Apple and a Gala Apple? ›
Gala apples are milder and slightly softer than Fuji apples, which are known for their high sugar content and very crisp texture.
What are Gala apples best for? ›
Gala apples
Gala's have a golden yellow and red exterior with a slightly yellow interior color. They have a mildly sweet flavor and crisp texture. Known as a good snacking apple they are also good for baking, juicing and freezing.
Are Fuji apples hard or soft? ›
Fuji apples in general have great texture. Firm dense flesh.
What are Fuji apples good for? ›
Coming in a light pink speckled color over a yellow-green background, these types of apples are known to be sweet and refreshing. Fuji apples are great for a number of different purposes, making them common for eating fresh, cooking, baking, adding in salads, turning into pies, or creating sauces.
