When it comes to baking with apples, it's best to use apples with a firm, crisp texture, so they don't bake down into mush. I love varieties like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, Pink Lady, Braeburn, and Jazz apples. Steer clear of softer, mealier apple varieties like McIntosh and Red Delicious. If the apple has a crisp, juicy crunch when you bite into it, that's likely a good one for baking!