Granny Smith

noun

: a tart green apple of Australian origin

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They're classically made with firm, tart apples like Granny Smith, then coated with molten caramel before being dipped into crushed nuts, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or other festive decorations. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 But other varieties typically found in apple cider include McIntosh, Delicious, Granny Smith, and Fiji, and others. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024 Apples: Choose apples that hold their shape when cooked, such as Granny Smith. Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2024 Additional moisture and natural sweetness comes from including three or four Granny Smith apples. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Granny Smith 

Word History

Etymology

Maria Ann Smith †1870 who cultivated it near Sydney, Australia

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Granny Smith was in 1895

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“Granny Smith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Granny%20Smith. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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