The Red Delicious Apple is probably the most well known American apple. It is a great apple for snacking due to its sweetness and ease of eating. You can even buy sliced apples at the supermarket, which makes it even easier to snack on, especially for those people who may not be able to bite into some of the crispier apples. Washington State grows some of the best Red Delicious Apples in the world, and has been doing so since the 1920′s. But, as some people may not know, the Red Delicious actually originated in Iowa, and according to the Washington State Apple Commission was first known as the “Hawkeye”. Red Delicious apple’s are also a great variety to add to your cider making mix.