On Sep 29, 6:11*am, James Silverton
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> I seem to remember large green apples that were used primarily for
> cooking when I was a child in Britain. I don't think I've ever seen them
> in the US. Granny Smiths have a more pleasant texture than those
> "cooking apples" and I quite like eating them. IMHO, no type of
> "Delicious" apple is worth using; perhaps horses might like them.
>
> Incidentally, quite recently I acquired an apple corer/splitter and I
> much prefer using it to taking bites out *of an apple.
>
> --
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> James Silverton, Potomac
>
> I'm *not*

Those large apples are Bramleys. They are about 3 times the size of a
Granny Smith and almost as tart as a lemon (well not quite). They
make wonderful pies. I used to enjoy eating them as a kid. I haven't
see them in the US although I've asked at farmer's markets.

Other English apples that are sometimes available are Russets and
various close relatives of Coxes Orange Pippins.

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