I think most bakers would agree that Granny Smith apples are the go-to apples for making an apple pie. Other suitable apples include: Honeycrisp Jonathan Jonagold Fuji And my personal favorite, Pink Lady Ideally, you want an apple with a good balance of sweetness and tartness. You also want to avoid apples that release a lot of liquid during the cooking process. Instead, you want apples that retain their shape, even after baking.