Granny Smith apples are a gorgeous color of green. They have a slightly harder texture and are just a little less sweet than other apples. Starting as a chance seedling in Australia in 1868, they’re thought to have been a hybrid of the European Wild Apple and a domestic apple.
Granny Smith Features:
TASTE: tart & tangy
FLESH: extra firm, crisp
BEST FOR fruit trays, baked desserts
Quick Tip for Granny Smith:
While a raw Granny Smith is tart and tangy, once baked they’re much sweeter – which makes them ideal for cooking.
