cooking apple
US /ˈkʊkɪŋ ˌæpl/
UK /ˈkʊkɪŋ ˌæpl/
1.
a type of apple that is firm and tart, suitable for baking or cooking rather than eating raw
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She used cooking apples to make a delicious apple pie.
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Granny Smith is a popular variety of cooking apple.