Directions: |
Directions:The Crust:
Warm the butter in the microwave until it is soft, but not melted.
Mix in a large bowl:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Then cut in using the dough blender:
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons shortening
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Wrap your pie crust in plastic wrap. Then place in refrigerator for 20 or more minutes.
The Filling:
Peel and slice your apples. Soak them in water with a tablespoon of lemon juice. This will prevent the first apples cut from turning a funky color.
Mix in large mixing bowl:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
Now, drain the water off of the apples and mix them with the spices.
The Pie:
Now that your pie crust has had plenty of time to cool, divide it into two, equal halves.
Roll one of the balls of pie crust out until it is around ⅛th of an inch thick and place it onto your pie pan, shaping it to fit. Take a fork and poke holes in the bottom of the crust. This will let the steam out as the pie bakes.
Dump all of the apples in the pie. Place about 4 chunks of butter on top of apple filling. This will give the filling rich flavor.
Roll out the remaining pie dough and place it on top.
Create a pattern around the edge of the pie by using the back of a knife or the tines of a fork.
Cut long strips of tinfoil and place them around the edge of the pie. This will prevent the crust's edge from burning while it bakes. You will want to take the tinfoil off about ten minutes before the pie is done. This way, the apple pie will have a golden brown edge.
Bake your pie at 400 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
Hint: Place a cookie sheet covered in tinfoil on the lowest oven rack (not on the same rack as the pie) to prevent any overflow from reaching the bottom of the oven--easy cleanup!
For a glossy effect, brush a small portion of egg white on top of the crust when you remove the tinfoil. |
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