How to Make the MOST Amazing Apple Pie in the WORLD!
I have literally cooked hundreds of Apple Pies in my day (ohhh that makes me feel old saying that….) . This is the best recipe by a long shot. There is no comparison. It is the best Apple Pie I have ever eaten! What makes it so great? One word: PASTRY. This pastry is incredible. It is short, buttery, only very slightly sweet and is a perfect match for apples. Now there is a bit of mucking around with making the pastry, but it makes it worthwhile. If you cheat and use pre-prepared pastry it won’t taste anywhere near as good!
You can lay it over the top of the pie in one sheet, or get a little fancy! If you have a lattice pastry cutter the pattern looks fantastic!
Method
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Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.
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Cut the butter into small pieces and rub into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs (don't overdo this!).
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Add the sugar.
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Make a well in the centre - mix in the egg and water and combine quickly with a knife.
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Gently bring the dough together with your hands.
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Knead very lightly - wrap in baking paper and refrigerate for 1/2 hour before using.
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In a bowl mix the pie apples with the sugar and cinnamon - refrigerate until needed.
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Cut off a third of the dough and reserve (for the lid).
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Roll the pastry out between two pieces of baking paper and line a greased pie dish.
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Add the apple mixture.
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Roll out the lid and place over the top of the pie. Press the edges together to seal and cut off excess pastry (use to decorate the top).
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Brush the top with some beaten egg white to glaze.
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Bake in a moderate oven for 40 minutes or until pie crust is golden.
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Peel and core the apples and slice thinly.
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Combine the butter, sugar, flour, spices and salt and mix with the apple slices.
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Spoon into pastry. Finish as per instructions above but cook for 1 hour.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Apple Pie is suitable to freeze for up to four months.
- Serve warm with cream or ice cream. Dust with icing sugar for some extra sweetness.
- You can use this recipe to make individual pies too.
