Nani's Favorite Apples for Baking

Name: Nani's Favorite Apples for Baking
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large Granny Smith apples; 3 large Honeycrisp apples; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Picking the right apple makes all the difference in your homemade treats.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 7, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

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Choosing the right apple is the secret to a perfect pie or crisp. You want a fruit that holds its shape in the oven without turning into mush, and a balance of sweet and tart flavors really brings out the best in your dessert.

I always suggest using a mix of apples in your recipes. Combining a firm apple like a Granny Smith with a sweeter one like a Honeycrisp creates a lovely depth of flavor that everyone will enjoy.

🧺 Ingredients

3 large Granny Smith apples
3 large Honeycrisp apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Peel, core, and slice your apples into uniform half inch wedges.
2
Place the apple slices in a large mixing bowl.
3
Toss the apples with the lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon until every slice is well coated.
4
Use the mixture immediately in your favorite pie, crumble, or cobbler recipe.

💡 Tips

Store your sliced apples in the refrigerator for up to two days if you are prepping ahead. You can use this mix for any classic baked apple dessert you love.

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