USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

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There’s something incredibly nostalgic about a classic apple pie, especially when it’s made with a buttery double crust and ...

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Fresh apples all year has been something consumers ... For best results, many bakers suggest buying different varieties to give an apple pie or other baked treat depth of flavor.

After all, no one wants an overly sweet, mealy, or mushy apple pie. To get the real-deal apples-to-apples scoop, I reached out to Lauren Windham, certified chef and sommelier, Food Network Chopped ...

The fact of the matter is that not just any old apple will do. Some can take the heat of the oven without turning into a mushy tragedy while others … well, they’re just not suited to baking. “The most ...