Have you ever wondered what the best apples for baking are?

Turns out, they're not all the same when making pies, cobblers or other baked goods.

Here is rundown of common apple varieties and how best to use them in baking.

Granny Smith are green apples with a tart taste. They are perfect for pies and tarts.

Honeycrisp apples are both sweet and tart. Use them in crisps and cobblers.

Gala apples are sweeter and great in bread, muffins, cakes, turnovers and crumbles.

Fuji apples are sweet and aromatic, perfect when you need a grated apple for cupcakes.

It's best to use apples when they're in season. But store-bought ones can work, too.

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