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Having grown up on the East Coast, I\u2019ve long associated fall with apple picking<\/a>. As soon as the leaves begin to crackle underfoot and the Atlantic breeze turns too brisk for lobster rolls<\/a> on the beach, I know it\u2019s time. That\u2019s when I head to the orchard to stock up on bags of Honeycrisps<\/a> and McIntoshes. And of course, I turn to baking those sweet, tart fruits into a pie. Nothing beats digging into a warm, comforting slice while wearing a cozy crewneck and catching up on all the shows I skipped during the heat of summer. It\u2019s pure autumn bliss.<\/p>\n But in a world flooded with TikTok cooking tutorials<\/a> and endless Google search results, tracking down a solid apple pie recipe<\/a> can feel surprisingly overwhelming. To complicate things further, celebrities have joined the fray, each touting their version of the nostalgic classic as the ultimate one.<\/p>\n With fall just around the corner, I decided to cut through the noise by testing a few of the most popular celebrity apple pie recipes. Turns out, a handful of them are actually worth your bag of Granny Smiths<\/a>.<\/p>\n I hate to admit it, but I\u2019m endlessly fascinated by the lives of celebrities. Whenever one of my favorites drops a kitchen secret, I\u2019m all ears, ready to soak up every bit of their culinary wisdom<\/a>. For this taste test, I gathered apple pie recipes from famous chefs, TV personalities, and even a former First Lady<\/a>.<\/p>\n All of the recipes involve a buttery crust<\/a> and a spiced apple filling at their core. Some celebrities took creative liberties, adding toppings like oats or pecans, while others stuck with the classic approach. Each one promised a delicious take, and I was ready to find out which version truly delivered.<\/p>\n I followed each celebrity recipe<\/a> as written. Some called for homemade crusts, while others relied on store-bought shortcuts. Still, I judged each one in its entirety, paying close attention to flavor, texture, baking time, and, most importantly, whether the effort was worth it.<\/p>\n For the crust, I gave higher marks to those with rich, buttery flavor<\/a> and a light, flaky texture<\/a>. As for the filling, I looked for tender apples with a slight bite, subtly spicy notes, and a gooey, saucy consistency rather than a watery mess.<\/p>\n Since I prefer apple pies that don\u2019t take all day to make, I also paid attention to how much time and energy each recipe demanded and whether the end result justified the work.<\/p>\n A few pies checked all the boxes. I\u2019m already counting down the days until I can make them again. Keep reading to see how each one stacked up.<\/p>\nHow I Chose the Celebrity Apple Pie Recipes<\/h2>\n
How I Tested the Celebrity Apple Pie Recipes<\/h2>\n
The Best Celebrity Apple Pie Recipes, Ranked<\/h2>\n
6th Place: Ina Garten\u2019s Deep-Dish Apple Pie<\/h3>\n