A Guide To Choosing The Best Apple For Pies, Cider And More

This little chart should help you select the perfect apple for pies, cider and more.

We'd never complain about fall's bountiful apple options: Honey Crisps, Pink Ladies and Fujis tickle our fancy all nestled in their crates at the farmer's market. But, when choosing an apple, it can be difficult to exert restraint and not pile every kind into your basket.

This little chart should help you pick the perfect apple for whatever you have in mind -- whether you intend to whip up a pie, cider, butter or sauce... or you just want a crunchy, crisp addition to your office lunch.

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