A few dollops of sour cream in the filling add creaminess and subtle tang. The sour cream upgrade quietly amplifies apple flavor—no one will guess why. Add sour cream after spices and sugar—just ...

Nell Spirek of St. Petersburg, Fla., is "looking for an apple-pie recipe that has some type of dairy added to make a type of custard. Possibly sour cream or cream." Sue Conrad of North Redington Beach ...

Walk into any grocery store and you'll likely find several types of apples. Come fall, you'll spot even more at farmers' markets and orchards. With so many options, it can be tough to tell one variety ...