Crimson Delight

{{Short description|Apple cultivar}}

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Crimson Delight{{Cite web|title = Good Fruit Grower - March 15|url = http://read.dmtmag.com/i/114539-march-15/6|website = read.dmtmag.com|access-date = 2016-02-12}} is an apple cultivar and is a cross of a Splendour with a Gala. In February 2016 Washington State University relaunched the apple variety with the name Sunrise Magic.{{Cite web |date=February 10, 2016 |title=WSU apple gets new push with new name |url=https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/orchards_nuts_vines/wsu-apple-gets-new-push-with-new-name/article_39ede972-07fc-5a26-adce-efff62407a36.html |access-date=2021-05-13 |website=Capital Press}}{{cite web|url=http://www.trademarkia.com/crimson-delight-86448733.html|title=Crimson Delight Trademark|work=Trademarkia}} The apple is also known as WA 2.{{Cite web|title = WA2|url = http://www.tfrec.wsu.edu/pages/breed/WA2|website = www.tfrec.wsu.edu|access-date = 2016-02-12}}

The Crimson Delight tree has a compact growth habit and is highly productive. The fruit is not prone to sunburn or bitter pit and is harvested in the fall around late September to October. Post-harvest the fruit is not sensitive to bruising and is easy to handle on packing lines. The apple stores exceptionally well and can last 6 months in refrigerated storage and 12 months in controlled atmosphere storage.{{Cite web|url = http://treefruit.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/WA2FactSheet.pdf|title = Crimson Delight Fact Sheet|date = |access-date = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }} Flavor peaks as it is stored and ripens further if set out on a counter for a few days to a week.

Crimson Delight is a multi-purpose apple intended for snacking, baking and fresh recipes. The fruit size is medium to large with a firm texture and is crisp and juicy. The skin is an orange red to pinkish blush over a limited yellow background.{{cite web|url=http://www.melissas.com/Crimson-Delight-Apples-p/1450.htm|title=Crimson Delight Apples|work=Melissa's Produce}}