My family actually got some Extra Super Premium nearly softball-sized ones in one of those overpriced fruit gift boxes somebody sent us, which I was amazed to discover actually tasted like real apples? Sweet type apples like you describe, without as much tartness/flavor complexity as I generally prefer.
But, APPLES with no gross mealy texture and enough pleasant taste that I wasn’t sorry I tried them–and actually went back for more?!
Had no idea that was even possible. I am admittedly probably extra picky there, after growing up in an apple growing region where it’s easy to get really delicious fresh ones. But, I had honestly never encountered a Red Delicious worth eating before.
(Those were trying to use “Proudly Grown in Washington State” as some major selling point. But, that apparently describes most of the not overly edible supermarket standard Red Delicious too, so not really much help!)