Granny Smith's are reliably crisp which is essential for an apple peeler, corer slicer. Softer apples don't work, so that's something to bear in mind when choosing apples. Being British (but based in NH) I frequently use the Gala/Fuji/Braeburn apples which are similar to the British Cox's Orange Pippin, more of a crisp sweet eating apple than a Granny Smith. I also find if I use Gala etc, I can reduce the amount of sugar mixed with apples. Granny Smith is the closest type (and normally the most easily available) to the really sour apples we are used to in Europe for apple pies. Now to adapt it to gluten free for my son. Oonagh, stay tuned for our gluten-free mixes, coming in January. They're awfully good - and convenient when you're trying to just get something done fast. Thanks for the apple info. - PJH

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