Make sure your pie is filled with tart, firm, and tasty apples…and not mush. The best apple pies put the focus on the whole fruit — they’re not called applesauce pies, after all! For the ...

The type and size of the apples, the size of the pie pan, and even the apple varieties you choose all play a role in achieving that ideal pie texture and flavor. Presentation matters, folks ...

Flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour. Apple-pie filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.