A fresh guide to Australian apples

In season: April – January

Bravo® apples stand out with their unique burgundy skin, sweet and juicy flavour, and high flavonoid concentration. Their flesh is ultra-slow to brown and has a bold sweetness that holds up when cooked.

Best for: Lunch box, snacking, baking

In season: All year

A naturally sweet taste and dense, firm flesh, Pink Lady apples offer an almost effervescent flavour, making them a delightful snack or versatile cooking ingredient. No wonder they’re a popular pick. 

Best for: Baking, snacking, sweet and savoury dishes

In season: March – May 

MiApple® have a block red colour with a lightly sweet flavour and a refreshingly crisp texture with good crunch. Their light sweetness works well in both sweet and savoury dishes. 

Best for: Snacking, cheese board, sweet and savoury dishes

In season: July – March

Sundowner apples are a delightfully crisp and firm apple, known for their balanced sweet-tart flavour. These versatile apples are a popular choice for fresh snacking, adding to fruit salads or incorporating into baked goods. 

Best for: Baking, snacking

In season: All year

Granny Smith apples are a popular choice, known for their vibrant green skin and crisp texture. They offer a distinctly tangy and zesty flavour, perfect in a refreshing dessert or for cooking into delicious sauces.

Best for: Snacking, baking, cheese board

In season: All year

First of the new season, Royal Galas offer a pleasant sweet, crisp flavour encased in vibrant red and yellow striped skin. These firm apples are ideal for snacking and a range of culinary creations.

Best for: Snacking, puréeing, savoury dishes

In season: March – November

Fuji apples offer a delightful balance of crispness and sweet flavour, making them a popular choice and very versatile. They typically have a red blush over a yellow-green skin, providing a refreshing and satisfying bite.

Best for: Snacking, puréeing, baking

In season: April – January

Envy™ apples combine the best qualities of Braeburn and Royal Gala apples to create the ultimate apple experience: balanced sweetness, sophisticated flavour, fresh aroma, satisfying crunch and a naturally white flesh that’s slow to brown.

Best for: Lunch box, cheese board, salads

In season: Late April – August

Southern Bliss organic apples have a tropical flavour, with a sweet aroma and firm, bruise-resistant flesh. They have a bright red skin with a sunnyside blush.

Best for: Snacking, baking

In season: April – January

Golden Delicious apples offer a soft, delicate texture. Their honey-sweet flavour makes them perfect for purées and baking.

Best for: Puréeing, baking

In season: All year

This sweet, tangy apple offers a crisp crunch that’s ideal for on-the-go snacking. Combining the shape and sweetness of a Royal Gala with a Braeburn's tang,  Jazz™ apples are excellent for cooking as they hold their shape.

Best for: Snacking, baking, cheese board

In season: March – December

A bright red apple with yellow highlights that’s large in size, Kanzi® apples boast crunchy flesh with a unique sweet-tart flavour profile. They don’t brown when cut, making them great for lunch boxes.

Best for: Lunch box, baking, snacking

In season: July – September

Cosmic Crisp® apples are deliciously juicy and crunchy with a perfectly balanced sweet-tangy ratio that’s out of this world. They’re versatile and incredibly slow to brown, making them ideal for lunch boxes, baking, snacking and entertaining. 

Best for: Lunch box, snacking, baking

In season: March – October

Ambrosia™ apples are a crisp, juicy, intensely honey-sweet and aromatic apple that satisfies all senses. They are medium to large in size and conical in shape, with bi-colored skin with a golden to butter-yellow base and red to pink blush.

Best for: Snacking, puréeing

In season: April – June

SnapDragon apples deliver a good balance of sweet and tart flavours with a vibrant red skin. Known for their crisp and juicy texture, these apples are a refreshing and satisfying snack.

Best for: Snacking, lunch box