Saturday, October 24, 2009

apple pie

based on the recipe in The All New All Purpose Joy of Cooking (1997)

6-8 servings

Set aside at room temperature:
two pie crusts (I just buy the pie crust)

Peel, core, and slice about 0.25 inch thick:
3 pounds apples (6-8 medium-large) (I like Gala, Fuji, Jonagold)
Measure 7 cups. I usually skip this and just use 7 big apples.

In wide skillet or pot, heat over high heat until fragrant:
3 tablespoons butter

Add apples and toss.
Reduce heat to medium, cover.
Stir frequently for 5-7 minutes, until apples are softened on the outside but still slightly crunchy.

Stir in:
0.75 cup sugar
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.125 (1/8) teaspoon salt

Increase heat to high, cooking apples at rapid boil, until juices thick and syrupy. About 3 minutes.
Spread apples in rimmed baking sheet.
Cool to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Place bottom crust in 9-inch pie pan.
Pour in apple mixture.
Cover with top crust and seal edge.
Cut steam vents if using a closed top crust (vs. lattice).
Bake 40-50 minutes until crust is browned and filling is bubbling.
Cool completely on rack, 3-4 hours.

To serve warm, place in 350 degree F oven for about 15 minutes.

Can be kept at room temperature for 2-3 days.

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