Apple Pie Specialty Store 'GRANNY SMITH' Announces First Collaboration Menu with Shinshu's Long-standing 'Misuzu Ame' Maker Iijima Shoten, Available Starting April 1, 2026 (Wed)!
GRANNY SMITH collaborates with Iijima Shoten to release a limited-time menu starting April 1, 2026.
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Apple pie specialty store "GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE & COFFEE" (hereinafter "GRANNY SMITH") (I-STYLE Co., Ltd.; Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka; CEO: Masayuki Sugimoto) will launch its first collaboration menu, "Plum Apple Pie" and "Plum Tea Soda," in partnership with Iijima Shoten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ueda, Nagano; President: Shinichiro Iijima), starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at all GRANNY SMITH locations and its online shop.
■ A New Apple Pie Featuring 'Misuzu Ame' from the Historic Shinshu Maker, Iijima Shoten
The new limited-time menu for April from GRANNY SMITH is the "Plum Apple Pie," which incorporates two products from the historic Shinshu maker, Iijima Shoten.
The pie features a crispy crust layered with two types of homemade cream and plenty of apples, topped with "Shiki no Jam" (Seasonal Jam) plum and "Misuzu Ame" before being baked.
Iijima Shoten's "Shiki no Jam" plum uses rare Japanese plum varieties from Ueda City and Nagawa Town. It is characterized by its vibrant red color, elegant acidity, and floral aroma.
The jam is made using traditional methods, with the entire process from raw material processing to finishing handled in-house, carefully cooked by artisans relying on their senses.
By combining this with Jonagold apples from Aomori Prefecture, the acidity and sweetness of the fruit are further enhanced, resulting in a deep and complex flavor profile.
