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The two key elements to the perfect apple pie are flavor and texture. You want a balance of sweet and tart, without mushiness or mealiness. That’s why Golden Delicious and Braeburn apples, according to J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, of Serious Eats, have the best flavor and texture for baking.