Which fruit is known as red delicious?
                                
                                
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                                The Red Delicious apple held the title of the most produced apple cultivar in the United States from 1968 until 2018. This universally recognized fruit, with its iconic deep red skin and tapered shape, is the specific variety known as red delicious. While its modern reputation focuses on its appearance, its history is a tale of selective breeding and commercial influence.