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Introduction
Apple pie is one of the most classic and delicious pies you can make. The key to a great apple pie is in the filling -choosing the right type of apples is critical. The best apples for pie are ones that are tart and firm, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn. Once you’ve selected your apples, the rest is simple. This recipe will show you how to make perfect apple pie, step by step. And, as an added bonus, each step of the recipe corresponds to a different country. So not only will you learn how to bake an amazing pie, but you’ll also get a mini tour of the world. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup sugar
-1/2 cup packed brown sugar
-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
-1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
-Dough for double-crust pie
-(recipe below)
-1 tablespoon butter
Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Sugar
Directions: Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with sugar mixture until coated. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter cubes. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling; trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top allowing steam to escape during baking.. Beat egg and water; brush over crust lightly coated with sugar if desired.. Cover edge loosely with foil., Bake 25 minutes., Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly., Cool on a wire rack.. Netherlands United States
What You Need
Ingredients:
1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dough for lattice top (optional)
Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Additional sugar
Equipment:
6-quart saucepan
Colander
Pastry blender or fork
Pie plate 9 inches in diameter, 2 inches deep OR 8x8x2-inch baking dish OR 9-inch square baking pan OR tart pan with removable bottom, 3/4 inch deep (see note)
Rolling pin optional if using store-bought crusts
Knife serrated knife works well for slicing apples
Pot holders
Wire cooling rack
The Recipe
Ingredients:
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
DOT red food coloring (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1 large egg white
Additional sugar (optional)
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2 mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg; set aside. Place the bottom crust in a pie pan. Combine apples and lemon juice; toss with sugar mixture. Pour into crust. Dot with butter. Cut remaining pastry into 1/2 – 3/4 inch wide strips; make lattice top. Crimp and flute edges. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over crust. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake for 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
The Process
Ingredients:
1. Pre-made pie crust
2. 6-7 cups of thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
3. 1/2 cup of sugar
4. 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
5. 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
6. 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
7. A pinch of salt
8. 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
9. 2 tablespoons of cold butter, cut into small pieces
10. 1 large egg, beaten
11. Raw sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie crust to a 1/8-in.-thick (3-mm-) circle; transfer to a 9-in. (23-cm-) pie plate. Trim pastry even with rim…
The Result
Ingredients
1 pie crust (homemade or store bought)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6-7 cups thinly sliced granny smith apples (6-7 large apples)
juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, and set aside.
Toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice.
Sprinkle 1/4 of the sugar and spice mixture over the bottom of the pie crust.
Layer the apple slices into the crust, sprinkle with sugar and spice mixture between each layer. Pour the melted butter over the top.
Place remaining crust over the top of the pie, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape during baking. If you like, you can brush top crust with milk or beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar prior to baking. This will give you a nice sparkling finish to your pie.
Conclusion
Apple pie is the perfect way to show your family and friends how much you care. By making this classic dish, you can share a part of your heritage with the people you love. And, with a little imagination, you can even use apple pie to travel the world.
