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You should check out this ranking ( Here) of how this self proclaimed apple expert ranks her apples. Spoiler alert: Granny Smith apples are not in her top three or honorable mentions for straight up apples, but they are her number 1 for apples for pies.
Oct 30, 2023 · Granny Smith. These green-skinned apples are Ree's favorite pick for apple pie. Plus, they are easy to find year-round, so you can get your pie fix whenever the mood strikes!
- The Pioneer Woman
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Yes, Granny Smith apples are great for pies. During cooking, they hold their shape, and the flesh doesn’t turn into mush. They become soft but don’t make the pies soggy. The tartness of these apples works well in pies. You can even mix them with other apples to balance the sweet-sour taste in a pie.
- Granny Smith. Granny Smith apples are widely available year round and are notably the most common baking apple. The flavor of the raw Granny Smith apple was by far the most tart and firm apple of the group.
- Red Delicious. I hadn’t eaten a Red Delicious apple in years, and the raw taste test immediately reminded me why. Extremely bland, with little to no apple flavor present.
- McIntosh. The raw taste test of the McIntosh apple got me very excited for how it well it would do baked. It tasted very strong of apple flavor, and had notes of apple cider.
- Pink Lady (also known as Cripps Pink) I like the balance of sweet and tart in the Pink Lady apple during the raw taste test. It was also refreshingly crisp.
Sep 20, 2022 · My granny smith apple pie is chock full of freshly sliced apples, rich brown sugar, and homemade apple pie spice for a truly unforgettable dessert! This classic, fall favorite pie tastes great any time of the year! Don't worry about mushy apples or soggy crust, this recipe is fool-proof!
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Aug 19, 2021 · Granny Smith apples make a beautifully smooth applesauce, but when roasted whole or baked, they don't collapse or disintegrate, making it the preferred apple for tarts, pies, and the platonic ideal of an apple dessert, the famous tarte tatin.