Every apple has a purpose, but some apples are better when baking pies and crisps.
Use them in anapple crisp, one of the easiestfall dessertsto bake.
The firm and crisp Granny Smith and Honeycrisp varieties are popular apples to use inapple piesand apple crisps.
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Here are our favorite apples that hold up well under the heat:
Braeburn.
A popular apple for desserts because it bakes up juicy but not mushy.
Fuji.This apple has everything going for itit’s very sweet, very juicy, and very crisp.
That makes it a good choice for a juicy apple crisp that still holds together.
Golden Delicious.The flavor of this soft and mellow apple intensifies when it’s baked.
Use it alone or combine it with other varieties.
Honeycrisp.As the name indicates, this is a very crisp apple that holds up under heat.
This sweet variety doesn’t store well so use them quickly once you buy them.
McIntosh.This apple is tender and juicy, with a sweet-tart flavor.
It can be a good alternative to Granny Smith if you’d like softer, sweeter results.
Having uniform chunks of apple in your crisp is key so that they cook at the same rate.
