BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE

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Categories     Apple     Pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)
6 tablespoons ice water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4" thick wedges (mixture of mostly Cortland and McIntosh, with 1 or 2 Granny Smith thrown in for tartness and texture)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg white

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, salt, butter and vegetable shortening until the mixture looks golden and resembles coarse cornmeal.
  • Pour the flour mixture into a large bowl. Add the ice water, 1 T. at a time, lightly fluffing the mixture with your fingers. Add water until to the mixture until the dough just becomes to come together. (I always mix the water by hand, so I have more control.) If you are not sure, try squeezing a little of the dough together in your hand. If it clumps, you are done.
  • Gather the dough into a ball, divide it into two pieces, then flatten the pieces into discs. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Roll out the two pieces of dough. There are two main tricks to rolling out pie dough: One is not to use to much flour-you can always add a bit more if the dough is sticking to the table, but you can't take it away. The other is to never roll the dough using a back and forth motion. Always work from the center and roll out. That will keep you from working the gluten too much. Use one dough disc to line a 9" deep dish pie pan. Place the second rolled out dough on a cookie sheet. Place both discs back in the refrigerator to rest.
  • Preheat the oven to 400. Make sure there is enough room for a tall pie - you may need to remove a rack.
  • Remove the dough discs from the refrigerator and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. When the butter is sizzling, toss in the apples and stir so they are coated in the butter. Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. You may have to do this in two batches.
  • Remove the apples from the skillet (but not the liquid) and put them in a large bowl. Toss the apples in the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Brush the inside of the bottom crust with the beaten egg white. Pile the sauteed apples into the crust, then cover with the remaining dough disc. Trim the crusts, then pinch them together. Crimp into a pretty pattern. Slice air vents into the top crust. I like to leave my crusts plain, but you can brush with egg wash (if you like it shiny) or milk (if you like it brown and soft).
  • Turn the oven down to 375. Place the pie pan on a cookie sheet, anbake until the crust is a deep golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 50-60 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before serving.
  • In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, salt, butter and shortening until the mixture looks golden and resembles coarse cornmeal.

md Tufayel ahmed
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This pie is a classic for a reason. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


NazirAhmad Naeemi
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I made this pie for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best apple pie he's ever had.


Azmat Mehar
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This pie is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. The ingredients are high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


GABUGO
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I'm not a huge fan of apple pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is perfectly spiced and the crust is to die for.


Prince Celis
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This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious pie.


Cambrian
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I love this pie! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The crust is also very flaky and delicious.


Amii Lovv
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This is my go-to apple pie recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I've never had a bad batch.


Imranali Imranali
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Shell Lynn
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This pie is absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is perfectly sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe.


Geovanny Retana
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Md Sobuj Mia
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This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a store-bought crust to save time, and it still turned out great.


Raji Qoseem
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was especially good. I used a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, and the combination was perfect.


Ak007 AK007
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This is the best apple pie I have ever had. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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