I know, you don't think of an apple as tropical until you try the new breed-- Piñata! It is a cross between Golden Delicious, Cox's Orange Pippin and the Duchess of Oldenburg varieties. It is firm, with a bit of a crunch, reddish outside and a creamy white inside. VERY sweet, unique and delicious. If you want to get your hands on your own Piñata the growing rights in the United States belong exclusively to Stemlit -- check it out and their website