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Granny Smith
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Granny Smith Apple General:
Granny Smith is a hardy apple variety with a bright green color and a sour taste.
About Granny Smith apples:
Origin and History: The Granny Smith apple is an apple variety first cultivated in Australia in 1868 by Maria Ann Smith (commonly known as "Granny Smith"). This variety originated as the fruit of a random sapling in her own orchard.
Physical Characteristics: Granny Smith apples are usually bright green in color with smooth skin. The flesh can be white to green in color. This apple variety is often found in sizes ranging from small to large.
Taste and Texture: Granny Smith apples have a sour and refreshing flavor. They have a sour taste because they contain less sugar than other apple varieties. The texture of the apple is quite firm and crunchy, so you can consume it fresh or use it in meals and salads.
Color: Easily recognizable by their bright green color.
Harvest Period: Granny Smith apples are usually harvested in the fall. Harvest time may vary depending on climatic conditions and the region where it is grown. The time from flowering to harvest is 180 to 190 days.
Culinary Uses: It is used especially in sweet recipes and dishes to add a sour flavor. It is used as a preferred ingredient in many consumption areas, such as apple cakes, apple pies, apple sauce, and fruit salads.
Nutritional Value: Granny Smith apples are a low-calorie snack and rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. Its sour taste makes it preferred by some people to other sweet apple varieties.
Storage: They can last a long time when stored in a cool and dry place. Storage conditions help you to preserve the freshness and crunch of this fruit.