I also pre-cook my apples because I find it makes a better looking pie without a great big air space between the apples and the crust. Sometimes I have enough for another small apple pie to give to a special person. I do also use a combination of apples. Whenever possible, Cortland and Granny Smith. When I'm in Florida, Cortland is hard to find so I use other kinds of apples, still with great results. Everyone loves apple pie .

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