Question: what are the best kind of apples to use to make apple pie?
Answer: Granny Smith — Your standard, never-fails baking apple. ... 
Honeycrisp — Extra crisp and always holds firm after baking. ... 
Jonagold — Tart with a bit of sweetness. ... 
Braeburn — Crisp, sweet apples that hold up well in pie and other baked desserts.