Fuji apples are a popular variety of apple known for their sweet taste, firm texture, and bi-colored appearance:
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AppearanceFuji apples are large to medium in size, with a yellow-green background and a pink speckled flush. They are typically striped with pinkish-red and yellow.
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TasteFuji apples are sweet and juicy, with a crisp texture and creamy white flesh. They have a Brix (sugar) level of 15-18 Brix, making them one of the sweetest apple varieties.
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UsesFuji apples are great for fresh eating, snacking, juicing, freezing, baking, and applesauce. They can also be dried.
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OriginFuji apples originated in Fujisaki, Japan in the late 1930s. They were created by cross pollinating Red Delicious and Virginia Ralls Janet apples.
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StorageFuji apples can maintain their quality for up to one year in the fridge or several weeks in a fruit bowl.
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Cultural significanceIn Japan, Fuji apples are a symbol of autumn and harvest, and are often given as gifts during the autumnal season.
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