In 2018, Gala apples became the most-produced variety in the U.S., ending a 50-year run for Red Delicious at the top. So many kinds of apples, and everyone has a favorite.

The prom queen of apples, this iconic variety is deep red, with an elongated shape and sweet, juicy flesh. Red Delicious are best for fresh applications such as snacking and salads; ...

He should know, he's ranked dozens of apple varieties on his website, Apple Rankings. At the very top, with a score of 97 out of 100, is the SweeTango, which Frange describes as the "Holy Grail." ...

The apple, referred to as WA 64, was developed in 1998. WSU pursued further development of the variety over the past two decades because it showed good eating and storage quality.