Lisa Smith wrote:
> "zxcvbob" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Kimberly wrote:
>>
>>>I'm looking for the very best apples (or combination of apples) to use
>>>in plain old apple pie....I've used Granny Smith but Braeburn, Throme
>>>Empire and Ida Red were also recommended. Anyone have an opinion?
>>>
>>
>>
>>Just about anything except Red Delicious or Granny Smith.
>>
>>I used Regent in my last apple pie and it turned out pretty good. I
>>have a bunch of Honey Golds (a close cousin of Golden Delicious) that
>>I'm gonna use to make jars of pie filling.
>>
>>Bob
>
>
> I like a mix, Jonagolds, Golden Delicious, Braeburns with Granny Smith (not
> all at the same time!, just something mixed with the Granny Smith). The
> Granny Smith is such a tart apple it needs something sweet to give it
> balance. At the same time it provides a bit of tartness that gives the pie a
> little bit more complexity.
>
> Lisa aka Pagemaster
>
>

I use granny smith exclusively, but I like a tart pie

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