My favourite type of apple is granny smith.  What about you?
I like to cook with granny smith apples for my apple pie, which is one of the most popular uses of the granny smith apple
It is indeed but I love to eat them raw too.  They originated in Australia in 1868 and were named after the person who cultivated them Maria Ann Smith. She had lots of children and later grandchildren and was nicknamed Granny Smith in her later years.
There is a festival in Australia that honors Granny Smith, and it attracts over 80000 people a year.
Wow I didnt know that. Aparently there is also a company Woodchuck Hard Cider who makes cider using the granny smith apples.  I must look out for it, i would love to try it.
I've tried the Woodchuck Cider before.  It was the top selling cider brand in 2011.
Really? I am surprised I havnt seen it before.  Do you cook any other dishes using Granny Smith apples?
Strongbow (cider)
Strongbow is a dry cider produced by H. P. Bulmer in England since 1960. Strongbow is the world's leading cider with a 15 per cent volume share of the global cider market and a 29 per cent volume share of the UK cider market. Bulmer's is a subsidiary of Heineken International, the multinational Dutch brewer.
In 2011, Strongbow Gold, produced in Belgium, was launched across Europe in response to cider's growing popularity on the continent. In 2012, Strongbow was the highest selling
cooking and eating raw) are more widely grown.
Apples can be cooked down into sauce, apple butter, or fruit preserves. They can be baked in an oven and served with custard, and made into pies or apple crumble. In the UK roast pork is commonly served with cold apple sauce made from boiled and mashed apples. Bramley apple is by far the most popular cooking apple in the United Kingdom, while Granny Smith may be the most popular in the United States and Australia (where it originated).