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Description/Taste
Granny Smith apples are small to medium fruits, averaging 5 to 7 centimeters in diameter, and range in shape from round, oval, to conical. The skin is smooth, firm, chewy, and thick, remaining bright green when ripe and covered in tiny, white lenticels. In colder climates, the apples may also develop a yellow to pink blush. Underneath the surface, the white flesh is dense, crisp, and mildly aqueous with a fine, grainy consistency, encasing a central, fibrous core filled with small, brown-black seeds. Granny Smith apples have a balanced, sweet and acidic flavor with tangy, tart undertones.
Seasons/Availability
Granny Smith apples are available year-round.
Current Facts
Granny Smith apples, botanically classified as Malus domestica, are bright green, tart fruits belonging to the Rosaceae family. The crisp, firm apples were discovered in the late 19th century growing naturally as a sport, or spontaneous mutation in Australia, and with their introduction into national markets in the 20th century, Granny Smith apples have become one of the most recognizable varieties around the world. Granny Smith apples have ranked in the top five commercially grown varieties within the United States and Australia and were one of the first varieties exported globally for sale in supermarkets, favored for their long shelf life and thick, transportable skin. In the modern-day, the green apples are still considered a versatile variety, bearing a balanced, sweet, and acidic flavor that can be utilized in both fresh and cooked applications.
Nutritional Value
Granny Smith apples are an excellent source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that can reduce inflammation in the body, increase collagen production, and boost the immune system. The fruits are also a good source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract and provide lower amounts of iron, vitamin A, and calcium.
Applications
Granny Smith apples are best suited for both raw and cooked applications, including baking or roasting. When fresh, the crisp apples provide a tart flavor that is primarily enjoyed fresh, out-of-hand. The flesh can be sliced and tossed into green salads, quartered and displayed on fruit platters, sliced and served with nut butter, blended into smoothies, or thinly sliced and layered into sandwiches. The fruits are also dipped in caramel and served as a fresh dessert. In addition to raw applications, Granny Smith apples are popularly used in cakes, cobblers, crisps, and pies, as the flesh holds its shape when cooked and does not discolor rapidly. The green apples can also be used in soups, cooked into pancakes, blended into applesauce, or juiced for cider. Granny Smith apples pair well with sharp cheeses such as blue, feta, and gorgonzola, meats such as poultry, pork, and beef, arugula, spinach, potatoes, beets, and fruits such as banana, citrus, and pineapple. Whole Granny Smith apples will keep 4 to 8 weeks when stored unwashed in the refrigerator's crisper drawer.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Ryde's suburb, located in Sydney, Australia, Granny Smith apples are famously celebrated at the Granny Smith Festival. The annual event has been held since 1985 and is considered one of the largest street festivals in Sydney, gathering crowds of over 80,000 people in one weekend. During the festival, the history surrounding Granny Smith apples is widely promoted, especially since the variety was founded in Ryde, and participants can be seen dressed up like founder Maria Ann āGrannyā Smith. Many local artisans also promote the variety by selling apple pies, caramel apples, cobblers, cupcakes, and retail vendors displaying t-shirts and hats laden with the green apples. Over the years, the Granny Smith Festival has become a symbol of the Ryde community, and the festival has expanded to include a parade, fireworks show, street performers, a carnival, and live entertainment.
Geography/History
Granny Smith apples are native to Australia and were first discovered in 1868, growing as a chance seedling in a compost pile on the orchard of farmer Maria Ann āGrannyā Smith in Ryde, New South Wales. The varietyās parentage is mostly unknown since it was established through natural, open pollination, but some experts believe that one parent variety may be a French crab apple. Smith selected and began cultivating the variety in her orchard, and after her passing, local growers continued to grow the green fruits in her honor. Granny Smith apples received national recognition in Australia in the early 1890s, winning an award for the best cooking apple at an agricultural show, and then in 1895, the Department of Agriculture selected the variety for export. Granny Smith apples were introduced commercially to the United Kingdom in the 1930s and later to the United States in the 1970s. Today Granny Smith apples are grown in Australia, Europe, New Zealand, South America, and the United States and can be widely found through farmerās markets and commercial retailers worldwide.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Mostra Coffee (Jenny's Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 760-586-9916 |
California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Fifty Two Remedies | San Diego | 858-707-7016 |
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
Drew Lopez | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
Garden of Vegan | San Diego CA | 530-366-7102 |
Viejas Casino Buffett | Alpine CA | 619-659-1774 |
Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
The Coal Bunker | Fallbrook CA | 619-218-4102 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Cowgirl Q | San Diego CA | 858-586-1717 |
Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Pop Pie Co. | San Diego CA | 619-414-8495 |
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
Heavy Hitter Gastroshack | San Diego CA | 619-865-1468 |
Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 530-355-6984 |
The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
Qero | Encinitas CA | 702-334-8845 |
Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
Lean and Green La Jolla 2020 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5326 |
Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
Bread & Cie CafƩ | San Diego CA | |
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Scuderie Italia | San Diego CA | 858-352-6912 |
Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Personal Chef for Seniors | San Diego CA | 619-905-9449 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
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Galomart supermarket
Samal microdistrict-2, 111, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 42 days ago, 12/17/20 Sharer's comments : Granni Smith from Italy ![]() ![]()
Galomart supermarket
Samal microdistrict-2, 111, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 51 days ago, 12/08/20 Sharer's comments : Granny smith imported to KZ from Italy ![]() ![]() About 118 days ago, 10/02/20 Sharer's comments : Granny Smiths from Fair Hills ![]() ![]()
Fair hills farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 138 days ago, 9/12/20 ![]() ![]() About 143 days ago, 9/07/20 Sharer's comments : Granny Smiths from Fair Hill Farms ![]() ![]() About 150 days ago, 8/31/20 ![]() About 207 days ago, 7/05/20 Sharer's comments : I'm sure granny will like these apples ![]() About 252 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : apel granny smith ![]() ![]()
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 206-632-6811 https://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com About 264 days ago, 5/09/20 Sharer's comments : Local, organic and due to its reliable crisp/tart profile it will always be my favorite backing apple! ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 294 days ago, 4/09/20 Sharer's comments : Apples granny Smith š ![]() ![]()
Magnum food store
Attiki, GreeceAbai avenue corner Altynsarin str About 324 days ago, 3/10/20 Sharer's comments : Grenni Smith apples from France ![]() ![]() About 394 days ago, 12/31/19 Sharer's comments : Granny Smith apples at Almaty supermarket ![]() About 431 days ago, 11/24/19 Sharer's comments : apel granny smith di giant tangerang ![]() ![]() About 444 days ago, 11/11/19 Sharer's comments : Granny Smith apples in Ramstor Supermarket ![]() ![]() About 451 days ago, 11/04/19 Sharer's comments : French grown Granny Smith apples! ![]() ![]()
Fair Hills Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesPaso Robles, CA 1-310-402-7085 About 456 days ago, 10/30/19 Sharer's comments : Granny Smiths here ![]() ![]()
Fair Hills Apple Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesPaso Robles, Ca 1-310-402-7085 About 463 days ago, 10/23/19 Sharer's comments : Let's go Chefs ![]() ![]()
Athinagoras LTD
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece G-43 About 483 days ago, 10/03/19 Sharer's comments : Apples š Granny Smith Locally grown š¬š· ![]() ![]()
Fair Hills Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesPaso Robles,CA 1-310-402-7085 About 491 days ago, 9/25/19 Sharer's comments : Granny Smith apples in! ![]() ![]()
Fairhills Apple Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesPaid Robles, CA 1-310-402-7085 About 505 days ago, 9/11/19 Sharer's comments : Granny Smith Apples in at the Market ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 555 days ago, 7/23/19 Sharer's comments : Granny Smith apples š ![]() ![]()
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 574 days ago, 7/04/19 Sharer's comments : Apples Granny Smith š ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 637 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Apples Granny Smith š ![]() ![]()
Collins Family Orchards
Near Seattle, Washington, United States931 Parish Rd, Selah 98942 509-930-5742 About 690 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Granny Smith Apples spotted at Ballard Farmer's Market. You can not beat a firm, tart Granny Smith in an apple pie! |