Totally agree! I love Johnathon and Johnagold for baking and cooking. Very pleasant aroma with balanced texture. Honestly, I really don't understand why granny smith got so many fans for baking. It indeed holds its shape well, but the flavor is flat and the texture is not that great (I dislike the bouncy or spongy feel). My perfect cooking apple texture should be barely holding it's shape but melting in your mouth when chewing it. To me, Granny smith is more like a snacking apple because of the tartness and crunch.

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