Not all apples can stand the heat. Here’s how to pick the best ones for pies, cakes, crisps, and more.

The right type of apple makes all the difference for your dessert.

“Granny Smith apples are typically listed as the best apples to use for pie,” Emily Frigon, founder of the vegan recipe website Garlic Head, says. “Their tart flavor plays well with the sugar in most ...

An explainer outlines how apple varieties differ in texture and sweetness, informing choices for fresh eating and cooked ...

You can use any apple to make an apple pie. Full stop. However, some are better than others when it comes to flavor and texture. And instead of choosing just one type of apple, a combination of at ...

It doesn’t cost a thing.

We put the stovetop, oven, slow cooker, and pressure cooker to the test — but first, we found the best apples for homemade applesauce. A combination of sweet and tart apple varieties produced better ...

Grandma loved having little baker friends in her kitchen, and a dish like these apple dumplings is perfect for that. While ...

It’s incredibly easy to make too.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith, Jonagold, or Braeburn for the best baking results. Mixing sweet and tart apple ...

Taste, texture, acidity, pectin-levels (more on that later), and firmness are all important factors when it comes to choosing the right apple for your baked goods. After all, no one wants an overly ...