A trio of apples makes this superb. Feel freel to substitute your own region’s apples, but avoid Granny Smith and Red Delicious. I use graniteware for my best pies, or Emile Henry pottery pie dishes. This is a lovely, juicy pie that is wonderful anytime. For Valentine's Day, I forgo the cinnamon and toss in red heart candies instead. They offer their own brand of cinnamon and a reddish hue - Cupid's kiss in an apple pie? For another sort of take on apple pie, visit Valentine's Day Apple Pie or Pie for Someone You Love