Those that you've listed here, Honey Crisp, Gala, and McIntosh actually make a fantastic trio. Honey Crisp and Gala are known for being crispy/crunchy, so they give the pie texture and prevent you from ending up with applesauce as filling. McIntosh, on the other hand, are quite soft, but they add a familiar and comforting apple-y flavor. Try using an equal amount of these three varieties in your next pie and see how you like the results. We think you might find it's just perfect! Kye@KAF

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