Granny Smith

American

noun

a variety of crisp, green-skinned apple, for eating raw or for cooking.

Granny Smith British

noun

a variety of hard green-skinned apple eaten raw or cooked

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Etymology

Origin of Granny Smith

After Maria Ann Smith (died 1870), who allegedly developed the variety in the vicinity of Sydney, Australia

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Granny Smith

My go-to is chicken salad with chopped walnuts, crisp Granny Smith apples, and golden raisins.

From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026

Finnriver makes this sparkling semi-dry cider from high-acid organic apples, including Granny Smith and Pink Lady.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025

Flavors of peach and Granny Smith apple lead to a refreshing finish.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 23, 2023

Now in the midst of apple-picking season in this state’s commercial orchards, Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji and Cosmic Crisp will be among the many popular varieties picked.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 10, 2022

Granny Smith pulled onto the road and cruised slowly away from the green Chevy.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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