THE BEST APPLE PIE
We love using a variety of apples in our pie; it adds both flavor and texture and makes every bite a little different. Vodka in the pie crust makes the dough easier to work with, and since the alcohol burns off during baking, it doesn't impart any flavor. But feel free to use bourbon or apple brandy instead to complement the filling.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 10h45m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the dough: Pulse the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor to combine. Add the butter and process until the largest pieces of butter are pea-size. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir the vodka, vinegar and 1/4 cup ice water in a small bowl (or 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice water if you're not using vodka). Drizzle the wet ingredients over the dough, and then mix with a fork until shaggy pieces form. Knead the dough in the bowl with your hands a couple of times until it comes together (it will look quite dry, which is fine). Transfer the large clumps of dough to a work surface. Drizzle 1 tablespoon ice water over any remaining smaller bits of dough in the bowl and knead again to bring it together. If the remaining dough is still too dry to come together, add more ice water in 1 tablespoon increments. Add to the dough on the work surface and press together into a single mass, incorporating any dry bits. Then pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick block. Divide the block into 4 pieces with a bench scraper or knife. Stack the pieces on top of one another, tucking any unincorporated dry bits in between the layers. Flatten the dough into a 3/4-inch-thick block. Repeat this process (cutting, stacking and flattening) three more times; this creates layers of butter in the dough that produces a wonderful flaky, almost puff pastry-like crust.
- Divide the dough in half and form into 1-inch-thick discs; wrap each tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or preferably overnight. The dough can be made 3 days ahead. Keep it refrigerated or freeze it for up to 3 months.
- To fill and assemble: Peel, core and slice the apples into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss the apples, brown sugar, flour, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, allspice and nutmeg in a large bowl. Let the fruit sit for 30 minutes to extract the juices.
- Meanwhile, soften one dough disc at room temperature for 5 minutes. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour your work surface. Roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thick (about 16 inches in diameter). Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate. Soften the second disc at room temperature for 5 minutes. Then roll it out to the same thickness and diameter as the first disc.
- Carefully transfer the second disc to a 9-inch pie dish. Lift the edges so the dough slumps down into the dish. Press the dough firmly against the sides and bottom of the dish. Trim the edges, leaving about a 1-inch overhang. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to firm up. Remove the first disc from the refrigerator and let it soften for 5 minutes.
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil and place it on the center rack.
- Scrape the apple filling into the pie dish, creating a mound in the center. Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush the edges of the dough. Place the other disc over the filling. Trim the edges, leaving about a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold the bottom edge up and over the top edge; press together to seal. Crimp the edge and brush the top with egg wash. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar. Cut several vents in the top evenly spaced. Freeze the pie for 10 minutes.
- Put the pie dish on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 375 degrees F. Continue to bake for 45 minutes, and then loosely tent with foil. Continue baking until the crust is a deep golden brown and the juices are thick and vigorously bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes longer. The juices will start to bubble at around 75 minutes, but they will thicken and bubble faster in the last 15 minutes; don't be tempted to pull it out until the bubbles are really going. (If using a clear pie dish, check underneath to make sure the bottom crust is evenly browned.) Transfer the pie to a wire rack and let it cool at least 4 hours before serving. (Yes, it smells amazing, and yes, people love warm pie. But if you don't give it time to set up properly, the filling will be runny when you cut into it.)
HOLLY'S STICKY AND NUTTY APPLE PIE
A variation on an old favorite. For nut, and spice lovers . I was just messing around with it, and ended up winning second place with it. So the syrup on this and the lattice top was more for display purposes.
Provided by Chef Holly Ann
Categories Pie
Time 1h45m
Yield 1 pie, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Skin and slice the apples into 1/2 inch thick slices. In a large bowl mix together the filling: apples, sugar, brown sugar, flour, corn starch, cinnamon, and nutmeg (making sure to coat the apples). Set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix flour and salt. Using a pastry blender cut in the shortening until pieces are pea sized. Add 6 tablespoons of the water and mix. Continue adding one tablespoon at a time until dough is moist and a ball forms. Knead the dough in the bottom of the bowl to pick up the rest of the dry ingredients in the bottom of the bowl. Divide the dough in two, leaving one part slightly larger.
- On a lightly floured surface roll out the larger ball so that it will cover your pie dish. Place the dough in the pie dish.
- Mix the nuts in with the apple mixture and pour filling in the pie dish with all of the juices.
- Roll out the smaller ball and cut into strips. With the strips create a lattice top. Cut the extra dough off so that it does not go over the edge of the pie dish. Using a for crimp the bottom and the lattice strips together.
- Cover the edge of the pie and place in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake 20 minutes more or until golden brown.
- While the pie is cooling, mix the honey and water and heat in the microwave, just until runny. Brush the mixture on the pie to give it a little sweetness and shinny.
- Let cool and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.7, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 280.5, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 35.5, Protein 5.6
THE BEST APPLE PIE
Boost your apple pie with a buttery crust, pre-cooked apples and an incredible filling with cider, cinnamon and lemon juice. -Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the crust, pulse flour, sugar and salt in a food processor until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While processing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., For the filling, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add apples and next 6 ingredients; stir to combine. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples have softened and released their juices, 10-12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer apple slices to a 15x10-in. baking pan; spread into a single layer. Add cider to remaining liquid in Dutch oven and bring to a boil; cook until juices reduce to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and vanilla extract. Pour over apple slices; cool completely. (Filling can be made 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.), Preheat oven to 425°. Adjust oven rack to lowest position; place foil on rack to catch any spills. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a deep dish 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to within 1/2-in. of rim. Add filling. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Whisk together egg yolk and cream; brush top of pie. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Chill 15 minutes., Bake 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling bubbly, 40-50 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HOLLY'S "BEST" APPLE PIE
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour melted butter over sliced apples and soak a few minutes. Combine sugar, flour, and spices. Remove apples from butter (reserve any that is left and use in Topping). Coat apples with sugar mixture; pour into pastry shell. Topping: Combine ingredients and crumble over apples. Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes, or until brown and apples are tender. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
HOLLY'S "BEST" APPLE PIE
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour melted butter over sliced apples and soak a few minutes. Combine sugar, flour, and spices. Remove apples from butter (reserve any that is left and use in topping). Coat apples with sugar mixture and pour into pastry shell. Combine topping ingredients and crumble over apples. Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes, or until brown and apples are tender. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
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