The Best Apples to Use for Baking
Choosing the right apples is the secret to getting perfect results every time you bake.
recipesbynani.comNothing beats the smell of fresh apples baking in the oven. The secret to a perfect pie or crisp is picking apples that hold their shape while softening just enough to be tender.
I always suggest using a mix of tart and sweet apples. Combining varieties like Granny Smith with Honeycrisp gives your dessert a balanced flavor and the best texture possible.
🧺 Ingredients
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 3 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 Braeburn apples, peeled and sliced
- Optional: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Peel your apples using a vegetable peeler or a paring knife.
- 2
Remove the cores and cut the apples into uniform slices about a quarter inch thick.
- 3
Toss the apple slices in a large bowl with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.
- 4
Mix in cinnamon or your choice of spices before adding them to your pie crust or baking dish.
- 5
Bake as directed in your specific recipe, keeping an eye on them until the fruit is fork tender.
💡 Tips
Store your peeled apple slices in a bowl of cold water with a splash of lemon juice if you are not ready to bake right away. For the best flavor, always try to use at least two different types of apples in one batch.
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