I am making a Cranberry Apple Pie for Thanksgiving, but I don't know what kind of apples to use. Any suggestions?
2007-11-19 00:46:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I would go with granny smith apples. It is the #1 apple for baking. It holds its shape well and has a great flavor.
2007-11-19 00:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by maryfran 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Baked Apple Pie
2016-05-24 04:26:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a combination of granny smith and macintosh. The Granny holds its form and give a robust taste the Mac breaks down and thickens the juices and adds a little more sweetness. Also I precook the apples then place them in the pie shell - this method allows for a higher pie and the apples wont collapse leaving a hollow dome between the top crust and filling.
2007-11-19 02:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by Robert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a tangy apple like granny smith and a sweeter kind like Golden delicious. It really depends what is in the store. I don't like it when they are too starchy. Often the stores give you a little description of the apple. Read it and try out the ones which sound good to you. You can also ask someone in the produce department and get a recommendation. I love mixing the different kind of apples to get more dimension in the flavor. I also don't have to use as much sugar as the sweet apple will ad to the sweetness.
2007-11-19 01:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by Iris R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Macintosh is more of an eating apple. Try Granny Smith, Cortland,Macoun, Gala or Fugi. Good luck with your pie and Happy Thanksgiving
2007-11-19 01:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by Karen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Golden Delicious or Jonathan apples around the holidays, when used for baking. Both of these apples are sweet and tart and also hold their shape in baked goods.
Happy Holidays!!!
2007-11-19 01:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by Georgia Peach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use Granny smith, but a woman told me the best pies are made from all different kinds. The only thing that matters is that they are firm and keep their shape and a bit tart.
2007-11-19 01:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like Macs or Cortlands but just about all the cooking shows use Granny Smiths for pies.
2007-11-19 00:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by justme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
McIntosh or Granny Smith.
2007-11-19 03:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by foodie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use granny smith, golden delicious, and gala apples . it will give your pie and sweet and tart taste. and tastes more like homemade to me than just using the sweeter apples
2007-11-19 02:36:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋