Northern Spies, hands down, and Cortlands if I can't get Spies. I'll confess to a bit of nostalgia. My mother was famous for her apple pies, and she always used Northern Spies (in Michigan) Macs just turn to applesauce, so I might include one in the mix so the filling has a bit of applesauce in it. The Spies have such an amazing flavor and hold their shape so you know it's Apple Pie!

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