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What type of apples should I use in an apple pie?

I am making Paula Deen's Apple Pie and it calls for 7 medium apples. What type of apples should i use? I have heard that it is good to use a mixture of different types? Is this true?

Public Comments

1. i like good old granny smith but mackintosh would work too. just look for a nice firm, crisp apple =D
2. Granny Smith. Hands down.
3. Rome apples.
4. macintosh