This apple features a unique blend of characteristics, including a juicy texture and sweet, balanced flavor with a hint of tropical overtones. Kudos® is a cross between Honeycrisp and Zestar!®, with a similar or slightly later harvest date than Honeycrisp. Like Honeycrisp, this selection is somewhat tolerant of scab. Kudos® has a spreading habit with medium to high vigor. Introduced by the University of Minnesota.