Apple Pie For All Tables
Nothing says you care like a pie! When asked to bring a dessert for Thanksgiving (or other holiday party situation) my first thought it is not pumpkin pie. I respect pumpkin pie's place on the menu, but acknowledge it is up to the host to serve it or not. Inevitably there will be a taste comparison, and possible pie flinging. 2 pumpkin pies are not as welcome as 1 pumpkin pie and 1 apple pie. Apples are convientally avalible year round at fruit stands and grocery stores. Go granny smith (a texture that holds up to heat), maybe with some mackintosh thrown in for sweetness. You can play around with other apples , but I stick to those 2 varieties. Apple Pie 2 1/2 cups flour (I use 1 1/2 cups unbleached white + 1 cup whole wheat) 1 pinch of salt 1 big pinch of sugar 1 cup chilled butter, cut into 1/4 inch cubes 1/4 - 1/2 cup ice cold water 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 1/2 lbs apples, peeled, quartered, cored, sliced 1/8" thick 1/2 cup sugar, or more 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp fresh gin