Best Apples for Apple Pie – Ranked 2025 - Winesap #1 • Rome • Cortland • Northern Spy • McIntosh • Honeycrisp
Best Apples for Apple Pie
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Crisp, Tart & Sweet Varieties That Hold Up Perfectly in Pies
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Best Apples for Apple Pie – Ranked 2025
Classic pie kings to modern favorites that hold shape & flavor perfectly
#1 Winesap – Tart, spicy, firm – the traditional pie champion
#2 Rome – Holds shape like no other, mild flavor lets spices shine
#3 Cortland – Bright white flesh, slow to brown, tangy-sweet
#4 Northern Spy – Heirloom tartness, incredible aroma when baked
#5 McIntosh – Breaks down beautifully for sauce-like filling
#6 Honeycrisp – Modern twist: stays crisp even after baking
#2 Rome – Holds shape like no other, mild flavor lets spices shine
#3 Cortland – Bright white flesh, slow to brown, tangy-sweet
#4 Northern Spy – Heirloom tartness, incredible aroma when baked
#5 McIntosh – Breaks down beautifully for sauce-like filling
#6 Honeycrisp – Modern twist: stays crisp even after baking
Apple Pie FAQs
What is the single best apple for pie?
Winesap – tart, spicy, and holds shape perfectly. Still our #1 after 30+ years.
Best combo of apples for pie?
50/50 Winesap + Honeycrisp – tart + sweet, firm + juicy. Our crew’s favorite every fall.
50/50 Cortland Apple + McIntosh Apple - sweet + tart, softer traditional pie!
Do Honeycrisp apples work in pie?
Yes! They stay amazingly crisp even after baking – a modern twist on classic pie.
Which apples don’t turn mushy in pie?
Winesap, Rome, Pink Lady, and Northern Spy all hold their shape beautifully.
How many pounds for one 9-inch pie?
About 2–2.5 lbs (roughly one 6–8 count bag of any variety above).
Can I mix varieties in one order?
Absolutely – build your perfect pie box at honeycrisp.com/pick.
Best Apples for Pie – Ranked & Shipped Fresh Nationwide – © Honeycrisp.com 2025
