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History and origin

The Granny Smith, a tart green apple with firm flesh, was born in Australia in from a “lucky seedling” made by Maria Ann Smith, nicknamed “Granny Smith”. Legend has it that an apple core thrown into a corner of his land gave birth to this variety, a hybrid of wild apple tree and common apple tree. First marketed in Australia and New Zealand, Granny Smith reached England in , then North America in Appreciated for its crunchy texture and slightly sweet taste, it is today a popular variety in the whole world.

Variety and cultivation

Granny Smiths, tart and crunchy green apples, are harvested before full maturity, sometimes tinged with pink. After storage, they can turn pinkish yellow with an intense taste. Not self-fertile, they require another apple tree for pollination. This vigorous, but not very hardy, cultivar matures in six months, around the end of October.

Did you know?

The Granny Smith Festival is held annually in the Sydney suburb of Eastwood, where the variety was born. The festival was established in , in honor of Mrs. Smith, famous for the creation of this cultivar but also for bringing prosperity to the region

Granny Smith apples have been a staple in many households for decades, and their popularity endures due to their unique characteristics. From their distinctive green skin to their tart flavor, there&#;s more to these apples than meets the eye. In this article, we&#;ll delve into the world of Granny Smith apples, exploring their history, nutritional profile, culinary uses, and what sets them apart from other apple varieties.

A Brief History of Granny Smith Apples

Granny Smith apples originated in Australia in the s, discovered by Maria Ann &#;Granny&#; Smith, a British immigrant who settled in the Ryde district of New South Wales. According to legend, Smith found a chance seedling growing on her property, which she nurtured and cultivated. The apple variety quickly gained popularity in Australia and eventually spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, where it was introduced in the early 20th century.

How Granny Smith Apples Became a Global Phenomenon

So, what contributed to the widespread adoption of Granny Smith apples? Several factors played a role in their success:

• Climate adaptability: Granny Smith apples are relatively easy to grow, as they ca
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  Granny Smith

  Apple cultivar

  For other uses, see Granny Smith (disambiguation).

  The Granny Smith is an apple cultivar that originated in Australia in ^[1] It is named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the cultivar from a chance seedling. The tree is thought to be a hybrid of Malus sylvestris, the European wild apple, with the domesticated apple Malus domestica as the polleniser.^{[citation needed]}

  The fruit is hard, firm and with a light green skin and crisp, juicy flesh. The flavour is tart and acidic. It remains firm when baked, making it a popular cooking apple^[2] used in pies, where it can be sweetened. The apple goes from being completely green to turning yellow when overripe.^[3] The US Apple Association reported in that the Granny Smith was the third most popular apple in the United States of America.^[4]

  History

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  The Granny Smith cultivar originated in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia (now a suburb of Sydney) in Its discoverer, Maria Ann Smith (née Sherwood^[1]), had emigrated to the district from Beckley, East Sussex in with her husband Thomas.^[5] They purchased a small orch

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