The very best apple for your very best apple pie would be Baldwins. Growing up (60+) years ago in Haverhill, MA, we had an old, gnarled Baldwin tree that stood ignored most of the year. That is, until late Fall when the apples were perfect for picking. Baldwins are great winter keepers too. So, maybe it's just because when I'm lucky enough to locate some Baldwins for pie making, it's a taste memory of my late Mother's love to all of us, but they have my vote. Boy could she bake!

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