Have you tried a Smitten? Once bitten, you’ll be forever Smitten!
The search for the next great eating apple began in New Zealand in 2005. By 2011, Smitten was introduced to the United States courtesy of Pegasus Premier Fruit. Today, only a few apple shippers across the country are responsible for the growing, packing and distributing of this unique variety within the domestic market – which includes Sage Fruit!
Parentage
Smitten is a cross pollination of Gala, Braeburn, Fiesta and Falstaff.
Characteristics
- Smitten is a bi-colored, stripe apple. It has a bright, pink/red blush over a yellow background
- The flesh is both crunchy and juicy
- Smitten is a hardy apple that remains firm in refrigeration – it stores tremendously well!
Flavor Profile
Smitten has a perfectly well-balanced flavor. It is sweet, with a hint of tartness and complex aromatics.
Curious yet? Head to your local grocer and pick some up! Let us know what you think. Can’t find them? Ask your produce manager.
We’re also giving you an opportunity to enter for a chance to win a sample case of Smitten apples + $100 Amazon Gift Card! Click here for more details.
patricia caradonna says
These sound delicious!
Pamela Trier-Hudgins says
What an opportunity to try Smitten Apples !! I’ve never heard of them before but the description makes them sound delicious!!
Sonya Fisher says
I am going to go buy some… I love apples and excited they are a new one…
To win a case would be PRICELESS
Susan Stickney says
Yummy!
Carla Bolton says
Apple a day keeps doctor away…those look yummy!!
Sandy Simons says
PHENOMENAL DELICIOUSNESS! The BEST of the BEST! WOOT WOOT! ??????
Connie M Bradley says
I love apples
Kara Rogers says
LOVE LOVE LOVE your apples!
Susan Holston says
Never knew a new apple was on the market. Would love to try them.
Susan Holston says
Never knew they existed. Would love to try them. Going to check out our grocery stores for them.
Tammy Liscio says
My six kids all love smitten apples. My husband buys them all the time.
Amy says
Sound & look delicious
Betty young says
Looks delicious
Jeffrey Wilson says
These are my absolute favorite! Once you try a smitten, you will not want another apple
Airline sims says
I just love them so sweet to the taste! Hope I get picked so I can share w family n friends!!!
laurie mahoney says
I really must try these
Lee Dawson says
Oh my goodness I’d love to try these they sound delicious
Susan Youtsey says
Sound good!
Michelle Rosini says
I’ll be looking out for these for sure!
Janet L Kinney says
Can’t wait to try these!
Nancy Thompson says
This would be nice to win.
Jessica Evans says
Sounds wonderful
Sieglinde Foley says
I love all kinds of apples, this is the first of hearing this kind, I would so love to try them, and see also how they turn out in recipes…
Brianna Guern says
I hope to try these!!
Brianna-
Carol Austin says
They look delicious .
Deondrea lee says
They look so good and fresh.
debbie wilson says
These Apples R So Amazing And” Apple A Day Keeps The Drs.Away !!” Quoted From My Mom R.I.P
Carol says
I would love to try Smitten Apples.
Wendy says
So delicious!
Cyndee says
Love apples it the most eaten fruit in our house!
Chele says
Sounds amazing
Pamela Smith says
Never tried one but would love to!
Pamela Smith says
I would love to try these apples!
Mildred V says
I am smitten to try your Smitten Apples.
Diane Sabatini says
Yummy indeed; we eat apples everyday at our house.
Sandra Beeman says
They look delicious!
joanna ovalle says
They sound very good
Gloria Luongo says
Can’t wait to try them. Yum.
Carla W. says
I love apples. I bet they are delicious.
Norma says
I have never seen these in my area. I love sweet, crunchy apples! I wonder if they will ever make it to SoCal???
Jami Beck says
I would love to try this variety with my students on one of our, TryItTuesday.
Zorrie says
These look delicious! With fall in full swing I bet they would make excellent candy apples!
George says
I love your blog and am enjoying the Health Benefit Series SO MUCH!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful information about apple. ?
Apples are a great snack if you are hungry, especially if you are trying to lose weight.
When you want to consume sweet apples, go for Red with slight Golden.
Francisco CR says
Yummy!
Melodie thomas says
They looks delicious. I havent seen these in my area.
Deborah G. says
Yum. They sound delicious!!
Marie Gibbs says
these are good apples
Linda says
yummy !!