How to Use Granny Smith in a Sentence

Granny Smith

noun
  • Maybe a Granny Smith apple slice or a stray grape found in the back of the fridge.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Chopped pecans and Granny Smith apples add crunch and tartness.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Chopped pecans and Granny Smith apples add crunch and tartness.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Granny Smith apples, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-in.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Look for a tart apple like Granny Smith for this Easter dessert.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Using a marker or pen, draw on the skins of Granny Smith apples.
    — Ian Palmer, Country Living, 27 July 2023
  • Cole slaw has given way to a kale salad with peanuts and Granny Smith apples.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
  • When making this recipe, choose a tart cooking apple, like Granny Smith.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, Granny Smith apples hold up while baking and won't turn into mush in the oven.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Chopped pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion give amazing crunch.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Chopped pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion give amazing crunch.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • That is followed by caramel, Granny Smith apple, wood chips, and a hint of lemon curd on the finish.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Tart Granny Smith apples are the perfect contrast for the buttery cake and spiced pecans.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
  • How about the addition of Granny Smith apples and coconut.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • During that time slice half a tart Granny Smith apple and squeeze lemon juice over the slices to keep them from turning brown.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Flavors of peach and Granny Smith apple lead to a refreshing finish.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Classic chess pie is given a fall makeover with the addition of slices of fresh Granny Smith apples.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The control group ate 100 grams of Granny Smith apple slices (which are low in carotenoids) three times a week.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
  • This version gets a spicy kick from scallions while offering zesty, fruity notes from chunks of Granny Smith apple.
    — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The two most popular sandwiches are ham on baguette and smoked turkey with Granny Smith apple.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 27 Apr. 2021
  • The Granny Smith apple pie filling sits atop a thin layer of almond cream topped with cinnamon streusel.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2022
  • This extra moist cake is made with applesauce and Granny Smith apples and a dash of apple brandy for good measure.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
  • For a sharper, tangier apple flavor, use Granny Smith.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Porch Light is packed with aromas and flavors of white peaches, white flowers and a Granny Smith apple tart.
    — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 May 2022
  • Apples such as Bramley or Granny Smith, which cook to a purée consistency, don’t work as well here.
    — Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Your mom probably didn’t use three types of apples — Fuji, Granny Smith and Gala.
    — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2024
  • This creamy chicken salad pairs perfectly with the crunch of pecans, Granny Smith apples, red onions, and celery.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Maybe a pre-jog apple will cut it in July, but a Granny Smith won’t be enough fuel for a two-hour-long winter run.
    — Julia Ries, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Cut your Granny Smith apple and one Honeycrisp apple into a small dice and place in a mixing bowl.
    — Nick Siano, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Streaks of red, orange, and green collide in this cousin of Granny Smith, which features a similarly citrusy nose.
    — Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2022

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