Sunday, May 10, 2009

Don's Apple Pie

Today is mother's day. As a treat for my special day I made an apple pie. My husband, Don, loves apple pie, and that's what he wants each year for his birthday. I tried several recipes the first few years after we got married, and none of them were really what I wanted in a pie (this one was too runny; that one wasn't apple-y enough; this one didn't have enough spice). I finally made up my own, my husband being a most enthusiastic taste-tester.

This recipe is one of the few in my book that lists a brand-name product in the ingredient list. I can make my own pie crust, but the Pillsbury pie crust is an excellent substitution as far as taste and texture goes (which I can't say for the other Pillsbury products). The results are consistent, and it is very easy to use. So I do.

Don's Apple Pie

1 13.8 oz package Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust, softened according to package directions
6 medium apples, about 2 1/4 lbs. (I like half Gala, half Granny Smith)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon coarse (Kosher) salt

1. Adjust oven racks to the two lowest positions; heat oven to 425 deg.

2. Prepare the pie plate as directed on the pie crust package for a 2-crust filled pie.

3. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. In a large bowl, combine the apples and the remaining ingredients; mix well and spoon into prepared crust. Top with the second pie crust, and tuck and crimp the edges. Use a sharp knife to make 6 cuts in the top to let steam escape.

4. Place the pie on the top-most rack and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and apples are crisp-tender. Cover the pie with foil during cooking if the top gets too brown. Cool and it let rest at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before serving.

Makes 8-10 servings






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6 comments:

  1. Oh my! This looks absolutely delicious! I'm excited to learn a thing or two from you.

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  2. I like pie crust short cuts(crusts)..and always have our pastry shops frozen dough in the freezer for last minute..better than my all over the kitchen mess crusts.
    You have a lovely blog! I'll be back~The photos are delicious!

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  3. This looks like an apple pie I would devour! I'm gonna try this recipe and hope mine comes out looking as good as yours..fingers crossed! I hope you wouldn't mind having Foodista readers directed to your blog. It's easy, just add your choice of widget and you're all set!

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  4. Desmone007, definitely let me know how the pie goes if you give it a try. And thanks for the tip about the Foodista widget, it was very helpful :)

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  5. Sure thing, Tiffiny! Glad it was helpful.

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  6. Oh my. Your apple pie looks so nice. I've never had apple pie before but pictures of it just leave me salivating. So I attempted to make one just to have a taste! :) Didn't turn out too well but will be trying again.

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