Vintagegal
10-21-2008, 08:16 AM
Some of you may have read that my family went to pick apples on Sunday at a farm near our city. We picked some Jonathan apples, which are baking apples (as well as Golden and Red Delicious apples).
Last night, I made a pie with the Jonathans. Usually, I make pie with Granny Smiths.
WOW! There is a noticeable difference between the two. Taste-wise, both are wonderful. But, Jonathan apples definitely soften up, while Granny Smiths tend to stay crisp. Also, Jonathan apples seem to be sweeter than Granny Smiths.
If I had to choose one over the other, I'd take both. I guess it would just depend on whether I'm in the mood for slightly crispy apples or if I want soft apples in my pie. They are both excellent, though.
Last night, I made a pie with the Jonathans. Usually, I make pie with Granny Smiths.
WOW! There is a noticeable difference between the two. Taste-wise, both are wonderful. But, Jonathan apples definitely soften up, while Granny Smiths tend to stay crisp. Also, Jonathan apples seem to be sweeter than Granny Smiths.
If I had to choose one over the other, I'd take both. I guess it would just depend on whether I'm in the mood for slightly crispy apples or if I want soft apples in my pie. They are both excellent, though.