Karen, we have a fabulous baker among our ranks who used to live (and bake) on the North West Coast. She shared her favorites with us noting that Gravensteins are especially good, either on their own or mixed with Yellow transparents. Cox’s Pippins are sometimes found at the farmer’s markets and they’re just terrific pie apples, too, crispy and firm with a subtle spicy, citrus nose. She also reminded us that's a plethora of varieties available, so you might want to ask your local farmer or grocer for suggestions more specific to your area. Happy baking! Kye@KAF

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