"The dessert may be most prolific in the autumnal months, when all you can do after a trip to the apple orchard is bake pie after pie. But, personally, I'm always down for a slice of indulgence. Gooey, cinnamon-laden apples piled high with a crumbly coating? Yes, please. I have my go-to homemade recipe for a custardy buttermilk apple streusel pie that's won awards - well, it won the pie contest my family members had when I was a teen."
"Anyway, all of that is to say that I know my way around an apple pie, and I'm pretty picky about what's definitely in my top five favorite desserts of all time. I provide that context because, well, I really didn't love any of the store-bought apple pies I tried for this ranking. Not to be a Debbie Downer, but any homemade pie will be better than one you grab from the frozen section at your local Kroger."
Apple pie is a perennial favorite, especially during autumn when fresh apples inspire frequent baking. Homemade pies generally deliver superior flavor and texture compared with frozen, store-bought options. A comparison of five commercial apple pies revealed a clear hierarchy based on filling and crust flavor and texture profiles. Mini pies can be appealing for single servings or small gatherings, but some inexpensive brands sacrifice quality. A custardy buttermilk apple streusel exemplifies a preferred homemade style, featuring gooey cinnamon apples and a crumbly topping. For those lacking time or energy, a top-ranked frozen pie can serve as an acceptable alternative.
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