Do Gala Apples Make a Good Pie

Gala apples have a nice mellow sweetness to them and they don’t get too soft in the oven. They’re a great multi-purpose apple and a delicious pick for apple pie.

Are Gala apples good for a pie?

Red Delicious and Gala are two apples that won’t withstand cooking temperatures and should not be used for apple pie. … Beyond the flesh, you also want to avoid apples that are overly juicy. It’s not that those apples aren’t delicious, but the added juice will make the filling soupy.

What kind of apples make the best pie?

  • Granny Smith — Your standard, never-fails baking apple. …
  • Honeycrisp — Extra crisp and always holds firm after baking. …
  • Jonagold — Tart with a bit of sweetness. …
  • Braeburn — Crisp, sweet apples that hold up well in pie and other baked desserts.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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