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As cooler temperatures arrive, there’s nothing better than the smell of warm cinnamon and apples coming from the oven. The hard part is figuring out the best apple for baking. Every apple has a slightly different flavor and texture, and so some are better for eating fresh, and some are better to use in your baked goods.
As a general rule, the best baking apples are the ones that keep their shape. Here are five of our favorites.
The 5 Best Apples for Baking
Honorable Mentions: Empire and Golden Delicious
Baking Recipes with Apples
Use up all of your freshly-picked apples with these easy recipes.
What are your favorite apples to bake with?