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What to eat in North America? Top 70 North American Fruits

Last update: Wed Apr 23 2025
Top 70 North American Fruits
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Best North American Fruit Types

01

Citrus Fruit

FLORIDA, United States of America and  one more region
4.3
Tangelo
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Tangelo is an evergreen tree with dense foliage that was first cultivated in Florida and southern California in 1897 as a cross between the Mandarin orange or a tangerine and either the pomelo or the grapefruit. Nowadays, it’s cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates.


The fruit is deep orange in color, with juicy and aromatic pulp that’s subacid to sweet in flavor. When ripe, fresh tangelo is usually eaten out of hand or used in fruit salads. It can also be used to make marmalades, desserts, juices, and sauces. 
02

Apple Variety

MINNESOTA, United States of America
4.2
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Honeycrisp are American native apples originating from the University of Minnesota. They're also the state's official fruit. The apples were bred solely for their flavor, not for easy storing, shipping, or growing. They have a balanced sweet-tart flavor, and a crisp and juicy texture.


When you bite into one, the refreshing sweetness shatters in your mouth because these apples have large cells that fracture cleanly and release the juice when bitten, which is a unique trait of Honeycrisp. It's recommended to consume the apples raw as a snack, pair them with cheese, or use them in fresh salads, just don't bake them because Honeycrisp apples are not intended for the oven.

03

Figs

SAN DIEGO, United States of America
4.2
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Mission figs are varieties of figs that were introduced to the United States in 1768, when Franciscan missionaries cultivated it in San Diego, hence their other name, Franciscana. They're dark-skinned, which is why they're also called black Mission figs.


When fully ripe, the figs have a dark pink flesh and a pleasant honey flavor. They're also available in dried versions, when the figs are still relatively moist and sweet. The first crop is available in early summer, while the second one is available from late summer through October. 
04

Orange

FLORIDA, United States of America
4.1
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Oranges are a key part of Florida's state identity, and they have been commercially grown in Florida groves since the middle of the 19th century. It is believed that Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer, planted the first orange tree in St. Augustine in the 16th century.


Today, it is an industry that employs a lot of people, provides a habitat for wildlife, and creates a buffer from urban development. Florida oranges have five primary varieties: Hamlin, Pineapple, Navel, Ambersweet, and Valencia, and their season typically lasts from October through June.

05

Apple Variety

BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada
4.1
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Ambrosia is an apple variety originating from British Columbia, Canada, when it was discovered in the early 1990s. It's believed to be a cross between Golden Delicious and Jonagold. The apples are medium to large in size, while the skin is golden-yellow with pink and red blushes.


The flesh is light yellow in color and its texture is crisp, tender, and juicy. The flavors are sweet with low acidity and notes of honey. Available in the fall, Ambrosia apples are usually used in the preparation of cakes, muffins, pies, and tarts, but they're also often used raw, sliced thinly and added to salads or burgers.

06

Berries

MONTANA, United States of America
4.1
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Huckleberries are indigenous North American berries that grow wild throughout the mountainous areas of the northwestern United States and Canada. The berries vary in size and color depending on the species and may come in bright red, blue, dark purple, black, or even yellow to white color.


Often compared to their cultivated cousins, blueberries, the wild huckleberry species are part of the Vaccinium genus and Gaylussacia genus, and they are distinguished by a robust and sweet-tart flavor, thick skin, and a slightly crunchy texture coming from the seeds contained in the berries. 
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McIntosh is an apple variety with origins in Dundela, Upper Canada in 1811, when it was discovered by John McIntosh, hence the name. Commercial production started in 1870. These apples have a vivid red color brushed with bright green blushes and often white spots.


The flavor varies depending on when the apples have been picked – those picked in early winter will be slightly sweeter than those picked in fall, which have a strong sweet and tart flavor with hints of spice. The texture of the flesh is crisp and juicy. 
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Antigua Black is the world's sweetest pineapple, grown primarily on the southwest coast of the island. Its sweet flavor is a result of a specific type of soil and the right amount of rainfall, allowing the sugar content to be higher than in other pineapples.


The fruit is low in fiber and acidity, its texture is crisp, the core is edible, and the flesh is characterized by its golden-yellow color.

09

Tropical Fruit

MEXICO and  one more country
3.9
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Sapote is an erect evergreen tree that contains white latex in all parts of the plant. It‘s native to the region that stretches from southern Mexico to Nicaragua, but sapote is grown throughout tropical America and in some countries in Southeast Asia.


The fruit is round to elliptic with rough skin and creamy, soft, and sweet pulp that’s said to taste like a mix of sweet potatoes and pumpkin. The pulp is enjoyed fresh or made into smoothies, ice creams, and milkshakes. Pieces of sapote are often added to green salads or made into jams and jellies. 
10

Lemon

LOS ANGELES, United States of America
3.9
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Eureka is a lemon variety that originates from Los Angeles, California, 1858, as a descendant of the Italian Lunario lemon. It was introduced to the public by Thomas Garey in 1877. The lemons are large and elongated, with a vibrant yellow skin and a rind that's loaded with essential oils and an intensely fragrant aroma.


The flesh is juicy with few to no seeds, while the flavors are tangy, tart, and acidic. It's recommended to use them in sweet and savory dishes such as lemon meringue pie, marmalades, dressings, and marinades. They pair well with seafood, poultry, and tea.

11
Apple Variety
MINNESOTA, United States of America
3.9
12
Apple Variety
WASHINGTON, United States of America
3.8
13
Apple Variety
MOSCOW, United States of America
3.8
14
Apple Variety
WEST VIRGINIA, United States of America
3.7
15
Apple Variety
NEW YORK, United States of America
3.6
16
Apple Variety
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada
3.6
17
Apple Variety
MINNESOTA, United States of America
3.6
18
Apple Variety
NEW YORK, United States of America
3.5
19
Tropical Fruit
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  and  13 more regions
3.5
20
Juneberries
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada  and  2 more regions
3.4
21
Apple Variety
NEW YORK, United States of America
3.4
22
Apple Variety
DRYDEN, United States of America
3.2
23
Apple Variety
OLD PERU, United States of America
3.1
24
Apple Variety
LAFAYETTE, United States of America
2.9
25
Apple Variety
BENTONVILLE, United States of America
n/a
26
27
Tropical Fruit
MEXICO  and  one more country
n/a
28
Apple Variety
MINNESOTA, United States of America
n/a
29
Apple Variety
LEAVENWORTH, United States of America
n/a
30
Apple Variety
SEBASTOPOL, United States of America
n/a
31
Apple Variety
WALLINGFORD, United States of America
n/a
32
Apple Variety
JAMAICA  and  one more country
n/a
33
Apple Variety
EUREKA, United States of America
n/a
34
Apple Variety
INDIANA, United States of America
n/a
35
Apple Variety
NEW YORK, United States of America
n/a
36
Apple Variety
CHENANGO, United States of America
n/a
37
Apple Variety
JACKSON, United States of America
n/a
38
Apple Variety
CALIFORNIA, United States of America
n/a
39
Apple Variety
WEARE, United States of America
n/a
40
Apple Variety
MISSOURI, United States of America
n/a
41
Apple Variety
OHIO, United States of America
n/a
42
Apple Variety
SHELBURNE, United States of America
n/a
43
Apple Variety
WILMINGTON, United States of America
n/a
44
Apple Variety
NEW YORK, United States of America
n/a
45
Apple Variety
MICHIGAN, United States of America
n/a
46
Apple Variety
NEWPORT, United States of America
n/a
47
Banana
JAMAICA  and  one more region
n/a
48
Apple Variety
MINNESOTA, United States of America
n/a
49
Apple Variety
PENNSYLVANIA, United States of America
n/a
50
Apple Variety
YAKIMA, United States of America
n/a
51
52
Apple Variety
BROOKE, United States of America
n/a
53
Berries
NORTH AMERICA
n/a
54
Apple Variety
RHODE ISLAND, United States of America
n/a
55
Apricot
SANTA CLARA, United States of America
n/a
56
Apple Variety
CROSSWICKS, United States of America
n/a
57
Apple Variety
SOUTH CAROLINA, United States of America
n/a
58
Apple Variety
MARION COUNTY, United States of America
n/a
59
Apple Variety
WEST MILLCREEK, United States of America
n/a
60
Apple Variety
SHIAWASSEE, United States of America
n/a
61
Apple Variety
RHODE ISLAND, United States of America
n/a
62
Apple Variety
VIRGINIA, United States of America
n/a
63
64
Apple Variety
KENTUCKY, United States of America
n/a
65
Apple Variety
PENNSYLVANIA, United States of America
n/a
66
Apple Variety
CONCORD, United States of America
n/a
67
68
Apple Variety
ESOPUS, United States of America
n/a
69
Apple Variety
NEW ENGLAND, United States of America
n/a
70
Apple Variety
CONNECTICUT, United States of America
n/a

TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 70 North American Fruits” list until April 23, 2025, 1,016 ratings were recorded, of which 862 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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