There are many apple varieties to choose from when making an apple dessert. I like to use 2 to 3 kinds of apples when making apple pie. Granny Smith apples are tart, crisp and hold their texture beautifully when baked. Combined with Honeycrisp apples which are a bit sweeter, it creates the perfect balance of flavors. Jonagold, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Baldwin apples and Fuji are also good options.