Apples, granny smith
What are Granny Smith apples? About the ingredient Granny Smith apples. Including 301 recipes with Granny Smith apples, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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About
Granny Smith apples are medium in size with a bright green and waxy skin. The flesh is firm and very juicy, acidic (tart) and crisp. This is one of the most ideal apples for baking recipes as the slice hold their shape very well and it is not overly sweet.
The fruit of the apple tree is one of the most widely cultivated fruit bearing trees in the world.
The apple originated in Asia minor and was growing wild in Europe by prehistoric times. Cold storage with carbon dioxide ensure a year-round supply. The American red delicious accounts for over 1/2 of the apple trade.
The apple is the most popular fruit in the US, Canada, Britain, Germany and France.
"As American as apple pie" is a testament to the dedication of the US to the first fruit planted in the United States. It was carried to the US west by the legendary Johnny Appleseed (1854).
Apples are best as a dessert fruit from October to April. They should be firm, without blemishes or wrinkles.
## Preservation
When picked ripe apples can be stored in a ventilated room stalk side down. Apples can also be sliced into rings and dried. Cooked apples also freeze well, be turned into jellies and jam perserves such as the American Apple Butter.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup slices (110g)Where found
Granny smith apples are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Apples, granny smith are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices USDA nutritional food group.
How much do Granny Smith apples weigh?
| measure | grams |
| 1 cup slices | 110 |
| 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) | 128 |
| In Chinese: | 澳洲青苹苹果 | |
| British (UK) term: | Apples, granny smith | |
| en français: | pommes Granny Smith | |
| en español: | manzanas granny smith |
Recipes using Granny Smith apples
There are 304 recipes that contain this ingredient.
All 304 Granny Smith apples recipes
References
| The story of johnny appleseed (kids) | over 5 years ago |
| Usda nutrition data | over 5 years ago |
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