Honeycrisp – Flavor: Sweet and mildly tart – Texture: Ultra-crisp and juicy – Why It’s Better Than Candy: Honeycrisp lives up to its name with a perfect balance of sweetness and a refreshing crunch that makes every bite irresistible.
Fuji – Flavor: Intensely sweet with low acidity – Texture: Dense and crisp – Why It’s Better Than Candy: With its natural sugar content, the Fuji apple delivers a candy-like sweetness that feels indulgent yet guilt-free.
Pink Lady (Cripps Pink) – Flavor: Sweet with a sharp tartness – Texture: Firm and crunchy – Why It’s Better Than Candy: The Pink Lady’s bright and zesty flavor profile is like a tangy hard candy but packed with antioxidants.
Ambrosia – Flavor: Subtly floral and honey-sweet – Texture: Smooth and crisp – Why It’s Better Than Candy: Named after the food of the gods, Ambrosia apples are a luxurious treat with a sweetness that lingers.
Jazz – Flavor: Sweet and tangy with citrus notes – Texture: Firm and crunchy – Why It’s Better Than Candy: Jazz apples bring a playful, fizzy sweetness to your taste buds, reminiscent of a fruity, chewy candy.
Golden Delicious – Flavor: Mildly sweet and mellow – Texture: Tender and smooth – Why It’s Better Than Candy: With a soft, buttery flavor, Golden Delicious apples are nature’s caramel candy alternative.
Kanzi – Flavor: Sweet and sharp with tropical hints – Texture: Crisp and juicy – Why It’s Better Than Candy: Kanzi apples offer a tropical fruit vibe with sweetness that’s like a tropical gummy snack.
Sweetango – Flavor: Sweet with citrus and spice notes – Texture: Crisp and crunchy – Why It’s Better Than Candy: Sweetango combines sweet and spicy flavors reminiscent of cinnamon candy, with none of the artificial ingredients.
Opal – Flavor: Sweet and buttery with a hint of spice – Texture: Crisp and non-browning – Why It’s Better Than Candy: With a buttery sweetness and no browning when sliced, Opal apples are a perfect, guilt-free snack alternative to caramel candies.
Envy – Flavor: Sweet with a tropical undertone – Texture: Dense and crisp – Why It’s Better Than Candy: Envy apples are like a tropical fruit-infused candy, offering sweetness that feels like an indulgent dessert.