Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy, this popular apple features a beautiful bright green skin mottled with pale red. Its complex flavor is subtly tart, and is a versatile ingredient for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. As a snack, Granny Smith apples burst with juice with every bite, and they are also a delicious addition to salads, pies, sauces, and baked goods.
Best for : #snacks #salads #baking #beverages #pies #sauce
Major growing areas
Intermediate zone
NOTABLE FACTS
A much branched shrub let, up to about 2 m tall. Leaves 1.5-6 x 0.5-2 cm; petiole 1-5 mm long. Flowers few or up to 10 in loose clusters. Native to Sri Lanka and India. The plant can be found on close to water streams, woodlands , small and
AYURVEDA & MEDICINAL USES
Used in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for Diabetes mellitus, Hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Ascites, Liver disorders Jaundice, Hyperlipidemia