The enchanted golden apple, or Notch apple, is the strongest food in the game, granting regeneration, absorption, fire resistance, and resistance. It is uncraftable and found only in rare loot chests.
Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.
/give @p 322 1
Give command syntax by version
Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 322 1 1
Numerical ID + data value
Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.
How to Get Enchanted Golden Apple
Finding Enchanted Golden Apple
Enchanted Golden Apple cannot be crafted at a crafting table. It must be obtained through normal gameplay.
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What Can You Craft With Enchanted Golden Apple?
Enchanted Golden Apple is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:
Enchanted Golden Apple in Minecraft: The Uncraftable Notch Apple
Quick answer: Use minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple in Java Edition commands. The enchanted golden apple cannot be crafted: it is rare loot from structures like bastions, ancient cities, and trial chambers, granting powerful defensive effects when eaten.
Where Notch apples actually drop
Enchanted golden apples appear in small numbers in chests across dungeons, mineshafts, woodland mansions, bastion remnants, ruined portals, ancient cities, desert temples, and trial chambers. No single source is common, so collecting them is a long-term scavenging goal.
Since the crafting recipe was removed in Java 1.9, every apple you find is finite. Bastion remnants and ancient cities offer some of the better chest odds, and both pair naturally with trips you would make for netherite upgrades or echo shards anyway.
Best hunts: bastions, ancient cities, trial chambers, mansions.
No recipe exists in modern Java Edition; ignore old 8-gold-block guides.
Store them for boss fights rather than casual healing.
When to eat one
Eating an enchanted golden apple grants Absorption, Regeneration, Resistance, and Fire Resistance together, the strongest single-item defensive package in the game. It can carry you through the Wither fight, an elder guardian run, or an escape from lava.
Because supply is limited, save these apples for fights you cannot easily retry: hardcore-mode boss encounters, raid defense, or PvP. For routine healing, golden carrots and regular golden apples are far cheaper.
Enchanted Golden Apple Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple
Enchanted Golden Apple FAQ
What is the item ID for Enchanted Golden Apple?
The item ID for Enchanted Golden Apple is minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Enchanted Golden Apple?
Enchanted Golden Apple has the historical numerical ID 322 with data value 1, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple instead.
How do I give myself Enchanted Golden Apple in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple 1 to give the nearest player one Enchanted Golden Apple. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Enchanted Golden Apple can stack in one slot?
Enchanted Golden Apple stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.
Can you craft an enchanted golden apple?
Not in modern Java Edition. The recipe using eight gold blocks was removed in the 1.9 combat update. Today the apple only comes from structure chest loot or /give @p minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple.
What effects does the enchanted golden apple give?
It grants a bundle of Absorption, Regeneration, Resistance, and Fire Resistance at once, making it the strongest defensive food in Minecraft Java Edition. The Resistance effect alone reduces most incoming damage for several minutes.
Where is the best place to find enchanted golden apples?
Bastion remnants, ancient cities, woodland mansions, and trial chambers have notable chances, while dungeons, mineshafts, desert temples, and ruined portals can also contain them. Expect only a handful per world without dedicated looting runs.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .
