What are the best apples for baking with?

* Granny Smith: Tart and firm, these apples hold their shape well in baking and their high acid content helps to balance out the sweetness of other ingredients.

* Honeycrisp: Sweet and juicy, with a crisp texture, Honeycrisp apples are a versatile baking apple that can be used in a variety of desserts.

* Braeburn: A cross between a Granny Smith and a Delicious apple, Braeburns are known for their sweet-tart flavor and firm texture. They're great for pies, cobblers, and crisps.

* Pink Lady: Also known as Cripps Pink, these apples are crisp and sweet with a slightly floral flavor. They're great for tarts, galettes, and pies.

* Cortland: Aromatic and juicy, Cortland apples are a good all-purpose baking apple that can be used in a variety of desserts.

* McIntosh: Tart and juicy, McIntosh apples are another good choice for baking. They're especially good for applesauce and apple cider.

* Jonagold: Sweet and slightly tangy, Jonagold apples are a good choice for pies, cobblers, and crisps.

* Rome Beauty: A classic baking apple, Rome Beauties are firm and tart with a slightly nutty flavor. They're great for pies, crumbles, and tarts.