It may seem extreme, but when I want to bake the best pie, I drive to Scott Farm in Dummerston VT and buy a mixed bag. I typically slice up 8-12 apples, depending on size. The mix of sweet and tart, crunchy and soft produces the best pie ever. Yes, a bit of a hike for me (1 hour each way), but nothing beats a great mix of heirloom apples. If I were to "gasp" buy elsewhere, I would follow the same principal.... a broad mix rather than one type. And never forget the Ben and Jerry's "world's best" vanilla ice cream.

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