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
Evergreen tree, up to 20 m tall. Leaves are long glabrous above and sparsely srigose on nerves and midrib beneath. Dillenia Tree or Godapara is a evergreen perennial plant endemic to Sri Lanka.
AYURVEDA & MEDICINAL USES
Used in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for Fevers, Nervous system disorders Oral diseases, Anorexia, Excessive thirst, Dysentery, Coughs Burning sensations