Create a the best easy apple pie with our tips on selecting ideal apples, baking techniques, and achieving the perfect homemade pie crust. Kelley’s Tips Before You Get Started Choose the best apples for baking. While you can use any apples in this pie, my favorite thing to do is mix a firm, tart variety like Granny Smith with a sweeter, crisp kind like Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady or Braeburn.
