MacIntosh apples are vivid red brushed with bright green, oftentimes speckled with white lenticels (spots). The amount of red or green on the skin of the MacIntosh will vary depending on when it was harvested. Early season apples will have more green and later season will sometimes be almost all red. The flavor as well will vary, with the later season apples taking on a slightly sweeter taste than those picked earlier in the season. The MacIntosh apples crisp flesh is exceptionally juicy and bright white in color. When first picked the flavor of the MacIntosh apple has a strong sweet-tart taste with nuances of spice, this flavor will mellow slightly in cold storage.