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Others to look for at your local market that will be excellent in apple pie are Cortland, Crispin, Ida Reds, Jonagold, McIntosh, Northern Spy, Pink Lady, Rome and Winesap. For more on all these apples, including what they look and taste like, see our baking apple guide below.
What kind of apples for apple pie filling? ›
Without playing favorites, it recommends using Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, Jonagold, McIntosh, or Pink Lady apples.
What is the best apple to bake? ›
Which apples bake best? For the best pies, crisps, and other baked treats, apples need to be firm enough to hold their own during the cooking process. We call these apples “baking apples” and to namedrop, they include Braeburn, Cortland, Honey Gold, Jonathan, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Haralson, and Newtown Pippin.
What is a pie made of apples called? ›
An apple pie is a fruit pie in which the principal filling is apples. Apple pie is often served with whipped cream, ice cream ("apple pie à la mode"), custard or cheddar cheese.
What kind of apples does mcdonalds use for their pies? ›
So you can put away your Granny Smiths and Red Delicious if you think you can just whip up McDonald's signature dessert at home. Instead, Mickey D's makes their pies with six different types of apples — Jonagold, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Gala, Rome, and Ida Red, all of which are homegrown in the U.S.
What are the best apples for dessert? ›
Best Sweet Apples for Baking:
- Jazz.
- Pazazz.
- Honeycrisp.
- Pink Lady.
- Jonagold.
- Fuji.
- Rome.
What are the best red apples for apple pie? ›
Jonathan or Jonagold Apples
Jonathan apples are pretty much your classic apples, with a nice red skin and a pleasant blend of tart and tangy flavor. Jonagold apples are slightly rarer and are the cross between Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples.
Are crimson red apples good for baking? ›
Crimson Crisp has a great sweet/tart flavor and is very crisp. Great for fresh eating and baking.
Are Red Prince apples good for baking? ›
The Red Prince®'s most charming characteristics are its nutrient-rich, red skin, its tangy-sweet flavour and its versatility. It is excellent when eaten fresh, used in salads, cooked, sauteed, put in soup, used in baked goods or made into juice. Simply put, the Red Prince® is your go-to apple for almost everything.
Is gala apple good for baking? ›
Gala apples are also too sweet for most desserts and don't bake as well as other varieties, so save those for snacking, too.