Granny Smith Green Apple

Granny Smith Apples The Granny Smith apple gets its name from its founder, Mrs. Mary Ann (Granny) Smith. Granny Smith apples are crisp, juicy, and tart which makes them perfect for either baking in pies, stewed in sauces or eating out of hand. They're also great in salads because once cut, they keep their color longer than other apples. Scientific Binomial Name: Malus domestica Selection Information Usage: Very good for eating fresh, cooking & salads. They're also the primary ingredient for a Granny Smith Apple pie. Selection: Good-quality Granny Smith apples will be firm with smooth and clean skin. Granny Smith apples are a deep green with an occasional pink blush of the cheeks. Test the firmness of the apple by holding it in the palm of your hand. (Do not push with your thumb). It should feel solid and heavy, not soft and light.

These apples may be less attractive, but the flesh is still good to eat after cutting. Storage: To store, keep apples as cold as possible in the refrigerator. Apples do not freeze until the temperature drops to 28.5°F. Avoid: Avoid product with soft or dark spots. Also if the apple skin wrinkles when you rub your thumb across it, the apple has probably been in cold storage too long or has not been kept cool. Grannies occasionally show "russeting," a brownish network at the stem end. Seasonal Information Fresh Granny Smith Apples are available from Washington from September through November while cold storage product is available the rest of the year.

 Granny Smith Apple Nutritional Information Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 medium apple (154g) Amount Per Serving Calories 80Calories from Fat 0 % Daily Value* Total Fat 00% Saturated Fat 0g0% Trans Fat Cholesterol 0mg0% Sodium 0mg0% Total Carbohydrate 22g7% Dietary Fiber 5g Sugars 17g Protein 0g Vitamin A 2%Vitamin C 20% Calcium 2%Iron 2% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts Granny Smith Apples are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C. Apple Tips & Trivia The Granny Smith apple gets its name from its founder, Mrs. Mary Ann (Granny) Smith. Rub cut apples with lemon juice to keep slices and wedges creamy white for hours.

 Store apples in a plastic bag in the refrigerator away from strong-odored foods such as cabbage or onions to prevent flavor transfer. Apples are the second most important of all fruits sold in the supermarket, ranking next to bananas. The history of apple consumption dates from Stone Age cultivation in areas we now know as Austria and Switzerland. In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage; catching it was acceptance.