What it tastes like
High acidity, lower sweetness, and a firm green-apple profile
At a glance
Fall to winter/Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'
Granny Smith
Granny Smith is a firm green apple with bright tartness and a distinct role in baking and fresh eating.
Bright tartness in a firm green apple
- Origin
- Australia
- Season
- Fall to winter
- Scientific name
- Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'
Quick answers
Quick answers
Best for
Use it for tart pies and baking, or fresh when you want a sharper salad apple.
When it is in season
Fall to winter
How long it keeps
About 6-8 weeks refrigerated
Taste and texture profile
Taste and texture profile
Sweetness
2/5Tartness leads more than sweetness.
Acidity
5/5Very high acidity gives it a sharp profile.
Crunchiness
5/5The bite stays firm and forceful.
Juiciness
3/5Juiciness is moderate, so tartness stands out.
Best uses
Best uses
Use it for tart pies and baking, or fresh when you want a sharper salad apple.
Baking
Fresh
Salad
Flavor profile
High acidity, lower sweetness, and a firm green-apple profile
Storage life
Storage life
About 6-8 weeks refrigerated
History
History
The MVP seed records Granny Smith as an Australia-origin variety. Peekapple uses it as a reference for tart apples.
Sources
Sources
- Variety guideUSAppleUSApple Granny Smith variety guide
USApple
- Photo recordNational Fruit CollectionGranny Smith variety record
National Fruit Collection