Originally Posted by
quilter1
I use whatever apples I have in the fridge, just adjust the sugar amount accordingly. A sweet apple needs a bit less sugar. I do think that a mixture of 2 or 3 kinds of apples makes the tastiest pie. My DH loves a piece of old cheddar on top too, I like mine plain.
My family has always eaten their apple pie with cheddar cheese. I can't imagine it without it. I think the secret is fresh apples. Some of the apples you buy in the store are two years old. The flavor is gone.