What Is Apples, granny smith and How Can I Use It?
Granny Smith apples is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 280 recipes to get you started.
What are Granny Smith apples?
Granny Smith apples are medium in size with a bright green and waxy skin. The flesh is firm, 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 grew wild in Europe by prehistoric times. Cold storage with carbon dioxide ensures 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
Ripe apples can be stored in a ventilated room stalk side down when picked. Apples can also be sliced into rings and dried. Cooked apples also freeze well and can be turned into jellies and jam preserves 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 US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do Granny Smith apples weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup slices | 110 grams |
| 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) | 128 grams |
Related
Fruits and Fruit Juices
| In Chinese: | 澳洲青苹苹果 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | pommes Granny Smith | |
| en español: | manzanas granny smith |
Recipes using Granny Smith apples
There are 280 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Apple & Celery Root Puree
Apple and celery root puree is an unusual combination of flavors. Perfect with braised meat!
Breakfast Apple Pancakes
Quite easy to make, and I liked these apple pancakes especially served with maple syrup. Yum!
Apple Pancakes or Waffles
Apple cinnamon buttermilk pancakes with grated Granny Smith apple and wheat germ folded into the batter. A fall breakfast favorite that doubles as waffles and freezes well.
Chunky Apple Spice Muffins
Whole wheat bran muffins loaded with diced Granny Smith apples, warming spices, and unsweetened applesauce. A high-fiber breakfast or snack muffin with no eggs or dairy.
Delicious Apple-Carrot Muffins
Apple-carrot muffins with grated Granny Smith apple, fresh carrot, oats, raisins, and Grape-Nuts for crunch. Healthy egg-white muffins that taste like dessert.
Fourth of July Flag Apple Tart
Instead of using cake mix to make a cake, we use whole wheat pastry flour to make a tart, and we fill up the tart with sliced apples, sprinkling with some sugar, after making this delicious and healthy apple tart, we decorate with fresh blueberries and strawberries. Definitely will impress everyone, and enjoy this delicious flag apple tart without guilt.
Apple-Berry Granola
Homemade apple-berry granola: oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries baked with fresh granny smith apple, maple syrup, and cinnamon until golden and crisp. Naturally gluten-free.
Autumn Squash & Apple Soup
Butternut squash and apple soup blends Granny Smith with rosemary and marjoram, thickened naturally with bread cubes and finished with an egg yolk and cream liaison. Pure autumn in a bowl.
Green Salad Tossed with Tomato Dressing
Crisp green salad with romaine, Granny Smith apple, and toasted walnuts tossed in a creamy oil-free tomato dressing thickened with toasted almonds, lemon, and paprika.
Minty Apple Tomato Chutney
No-cook minty apple tomato chutney with Granny Smith apples, ripe tomatoes, bell pepper, raisins, and fresh mint. Cures for ten days into a tangy condiment.
Best Apple & Butternut Squash Soup
Silky butternut squash and apple soup with warm curry and chili, the tart Granny Smith apples balancing the squash's sweetness. Pureed smooth and finished with cream for a cozy fall and winter bowl.
Creamy Squash, Apple, & Corn Bisque
Creamy squash, apple, and corn bisque: butternut, Granny Smith apples, and sweet corn simmered with leeks, finished with cream and nutmeg. A tart-sweet fall bowl topped with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Indian Chicken Curry - with Soda
Creamy Indian chicken curry with apples, raisins and a splash of soda for tang. Make ahead and reheat for deeper flavor. Serve over rice with coconut, peanuts and chutney.
Apple Tart-Low Fat & Low Calorie
Whole wheat flour and walnuts make the crust nutty and tasty, instead of all butter, use some butter and some canola oil to reduce the saturated fat without reducing the yummy flavor and texture. Granny smith and some delicious apricot jam are enough to make this tart shine.
Curry Chicken Spread
This simple and quick spread is perfect to serve at any upcoming holiday party! It's chunk chicken, chopped apple, chutney and peanuts are bound with a curry-laced mayonnaise.
Christmas Pudding With Vanilla-Bean Custard
This Christmas pudding has plenty of delicious fruit and nuts, but it's really simple to make - just plan ahead and then make the warm vanilla-bean custard on the day.
Best Veggie Burger
Best veggie burger with bulgur, chickpeas, tahini, and grated zucchini, carrot, and apple. A vegan burger with real texture and Middle Eastern flavor that holds together on the grill.
Grandma's Apple Pie
I use McIntosh or a combination of McIntosh & Cortlands as my family and I prefer a softer apple filling that holds together (I NEVER use Granny Smiths)...
Curried Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
This spicy soup is perfect for the Autumn season and is sure to please everyone's hunger.
Apple French Toast Strata
So yummy, my taste buds are still actively searching the taste of cinnamon, tender apples and warm-oozy cream cheese...
