Other apple varieties that lean towards the tart side are: Pink Lady® apples, Braeburn apples, McIntosh appes, Jonathan apples, Empire apples, and Cortland apples.

Which apples are considered tart?

Some of the best-known varieties include the Granny Smith, Northern Spy, and Braeburn. Granny Smith apples are quite tart. Granny Smith is one of the most beloved tart apples in the United States, and is said to be the first green apple introduced into the American market.

Which apple is most tart?

Granny Smith

One of the most popular tart apples, Granny Smiths are crisp and quite sour. They're a good all-purpose cooking apple, and their flavor is enhanced when paired with sweeter, spicier apples in pies and crisps.