arbed31

What type apples are the best to make an apple pie? I would appreciate any help you can give me.

I know there are some awesome cooks on the forum that make good apple pies. I don't care for the store bought ones.

Thanks,

Debbie

May in Jersey

Here is one that is a basic apple pie that I have in my recipes folder. I usually use a mix of different apples in my apple pie, yellow delicious, staymen winesap are two that I like.

Favorite Recipes
KAREN'S APPLE PIE
Ingredients:

5 lbs. Cortland Apples
3 Tablespoons Butter
½ Teaspoon Nutmeg
1-½ Tablespoons Cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon Ginger
2/3 Cup Sugar
4 Tablespoons Flour
Pastry for 2 pie crusts (home made or prepared)

Preperation:
Peel, core and slice apples into large bowl
Add all ingredients except butter
Prepare pie dough of choice and assemble in pan
Add apple mixture to pie dish
Dot with butter
Put on top crust, crimp edges, brush top with water, sprinkle with sugar
Cut slit in top center crust to vent
Place pie on cookie sheet (prevents overflow onto bottom of oven)
Bake 400 degrees for one hour
Let rest and cool for at least 2-3 hours
Serve plain or with ice cream

Jo M

The only apples I'll use for pies are Northern Spy. They are getting harder to find every year, but they are the BEST! Here's the recipe that I've used for many, many years:

PERFECT APPLE PIE
6 to 8 Northern Spy Apples, peeled & sliced thin
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
dash salt
1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Combine dry ingredients & mix with apples. Turn into pie shell & dot with butter. Sprinkle top crust with milk and sprinkle sugar over top. Bake at 400 degrees for about 50 minutes.

Here's a bonus recipe for you too:

SOUR CREAM APPLE PIE
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbs. flour
1 cup sour cream
2 to 3 cups finely chopped apples (Northern Spy)
1 beaten egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt

Mix well and add apples. Pour into pastry lined pie pan and bake about 40 minutes in 350 degree oven.

Prepare topping mix while pie is in the oven. Remove from oven and sprinkle with topping:

TOPPING: Using a pastry blender, combine the following:
1/3 cup sugar (1/2 white & 1/2 brown sugar)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 cup flour
4 Tbs. chilled butter
NOTE: Using a pastry blender and chilled butter (not room temperature) work best to make a crumbly mixture - on the dry side.

Return to 325 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

athomenow

I like some granny smith in my pies because of the tartness. I don't like really sweet things so adding them gives it an edge. The rest of the recipe is similar to those above. I also add some lemon juice to the apples while peeling to keep them from discoloring.

arbed31

Thanks for the recipes!

0tis

I use the quick cooking Tapioca for the thickener - and it has a recipe for pies on the back - always use that and it works perfect.

nannyrick

I have used nothing but Granny Smith for years and I get raves for my pies.
Adjust for the tartness, (we like ours a little tart). I promise you will love them.

celwood

Granny Smith make the best apple pies.

zennia

My secret is I use several varities of apples.

DanaNVa

My mother swears by McIntosh, my SIL likes Rome, & I like Granny Smith.