Question: what are the best apples for cooking pies?
Answer: Granny Smith Apples. For whatever reason, Granny Smith apples have long been considered the favorite for apple pies. ... 
Honeycrisp. ... 
Golden Delicious. ... 
Rome. ... 
Jonathan or Jonagold Apples. ... 
Braeburn. ... 
Northern Spy. ... 
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