Mixing apple types (like pairing Granny Smith with Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious) can balance the pie's flavor and texture, bringing out the best of both worlds. For a 9-inch pie, if you're ...

pkg. refrigerated piecrusts 5 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced ½-in. thick 1. Preheat oven to 450° with a rack in center position. Line a 9-inch pie dish with 1 of the piecrusts.

Just make sure you use what you like. I reach for sharp cheddar and Honeycrisp apples. Fans of melted cheddar on apple pie know how great this combination is. Grate or thinly slice your cheese of ...

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.