Red Gold apples are a small to medium in size and have an oblong shape with shiny deep red skin over a gold background. The flesh is juicy and light yellow. Red Gold claims to be the sweetest apple on the market and is great for those who like sweet fruit without any tangy notes. What gives them the name? The cross between Golden Delicious and Red Delicious imparting best of both the varieties. The drawback - shorter shelf life.