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Posted by Linda Larsen Sep 18, 2006 |
Thinking about making Apple Pie? These are the best apples for baking. By 'the best' I mean those which keep their shape, become nice and tender, and have a sweet and tart flavor that really says 'apple'.
Best Apples for Baking
- Cortland : This apple is juicy and tart with dense flesh that holds its shape when cooked.
- Granny Smith : My personal favorite, this apple is quite tart and doesn't turn brown as quickly as other varieties.
- Haralson : This is the apple my mother uses in her recipe for Apple Crisp. It softens a bit more than other apples and releases a wonderful juice.
- Golden Delicious : This sweet yellow apple is delicious in pies and crisps and it's very easy to find.
- Rome Beauty : This fall apple holds its shape perfectly when cooked; it has a sweeter flesh than other baking apples.
So choose the characteristics you want, find the apple that matches them, and start baking!