The best apples for baking keep their form when cooking, we want texture, not mush! The ideal flavor profile for an apple pie would be a combination of sweet and tart. Granny Smith are traditionally the go-to apples for baking. However, heirloom varieties offer plenty of other options to bring a little excitement to your pie. The next time you’re planning on baking an apple pie, try something new with Pink Lady, Mutsu, Rome Beauty, Pink Pearl, or even Honeycrisp apples.