Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors presented by the Shingled Leaf Brandy Apple Pie, a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses. This extraordinary pie boasts a flaky, golden-brown crust that encases a delectable filling of crisp apples enveloped in a luscious brandy sauce, creating a harmonious balance of tartness and sweetness. As you delve into its depths, discover a hidden treasure—a layer of tender, homemade apple butter that adds a touch of rustic charm and depth to each bite. Accompanying this delectable creation are two equally enticing recipes: a classic Vanilla Whipped Cream, the perfect complement to the pie's rich flavors, and a unique Salted Caramel Sauce, an irresistible drizzle that elevates the dessert to new heights. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds in awe.
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SHINGLED-LEAF BRANDY APPLE PIE
The layered finish that tops this apple pie from our Pies & Tarts book is created by shingling the leaves. Pastry cutouts in any shape can be arranged in this manner; here, a flurry of leaves accentuates the pie's autumnal nature.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to a 13-inch round, 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim excess dough flush with rim. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Roll out remaining 2 disks of dough about D inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Using a 2 1/4-inch leaf-shaped cutter, cut out about 65 leaves, and place them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss apples with flour, brandy, vanilla, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Fill pie shell with apple mixture. Dot with butter.
- Score leaves with a paring knife to make veins. Lightly brush edge of pie shell with water. Lightly brush the back of each leaf with water; beginning with the outside edge, arrange leaves in a slightly overlapping ring. Repeat to form another ring slightly overlapping the first. Continue until only a small circle of filling is left uncovered in the center.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and heavy cream. Carefully brush top of leaves and pie edge with egg wash, and sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Place pie on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake until crust just begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F, and continue baking until crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling, 85 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack to cool completely.
RON'S BRANDY APPLE PIE
Ron Dube's recipe for brandy apple pie won first place in Stone Barns' 2006 pie contest.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 12-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, sift together flours, sugar, salt, baking powder, and mace. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until pea-size clumps form. In a small bowl, whisk together brandy, vanilla, and whole egg. Pour into flour mixture and blend with a fork until mixture is moist and holds together.
- Turn the dough out onto a work surface. Divide in two. Sprinkle with just enough flour and sugar to coat. Place each half on a sheet of plastic wrap. Flatten and form two disks. Wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before using.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, sift together sugars, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and mace; set aside. Place apples in another large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together brandy and vanilla; pour over apples. Add 3/4 of the flour mixture to the apples; toss to combine.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter and flour a 12-inch pie plate; set aside. Place two large sheets of plastic wrap on top of one another on a work surface. Sprinkle with enough flour and sugar to lightly coat. Place 1 disk of dough on plastic wrap, and lightly sprinkle with flour and sugar. Cover dough with 2 large pieces plastic wrap. Roll out dough between plastic wrap to a 14-inch circle. Peel off top layers of plastic wrap and flip dough over into prepared pie plate. Carefully peel off remaining layers of plastic wrap. Using scissors or a sharp paring knife, trim edges to 1 inch. Reserve trimmings.
- Sprinkle reserved flour mixture into pastry-lined pie plate. Fill with apple mixture, mounding in the center; dot with butter. Roll out second disk of dough between plastic wrap following the same process as above. Lay over apples. Cut vents into top crust. Trim edges to 1 inch and seal crimping edges with thumb and forefinger.
- Divide beaten egg yolk in half. Add enough red food coloring to half the yolk to create desired shade of red; set remaining yolk aside. Gather reserved pastry trimmings together and roll 1/8 inch thick; brush with colored yolk. Cut out into leaf shapes.
- Brush top of pie with reserved egg yolk and attach decorative shapes. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Place pie on a baking sheet. This will catch any juices that may overflow during baking. Loosely cover pie with parchment-lined aluminum foil. Transfer pie to oven and bake for about 1 hour. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees and continue baking for another hour. During the last 10 minutes of baking, remove foil so that the pie has a nice golden color. Serve pie warm.
SHINGLED-LEAF BRANDY APPLE PIE
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to a 13-inch round, 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim excess dough flush with rim. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Roll out remaining 2 disks of dough about 1/8 inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Using a 2 1/4-inch leaf-shaped cutter, cut out about 65 leaves, and place them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss apples with flour, brandy, vanilla, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Fill pie shell with apple mixture. Dot with butter.
- Score leaves with a paring knife to make veins. Lightly brush edge of pie shell with water. Lightly brush the back of each leaf with water; beginning with the outside edge, arrange leaves in a slightly overlapping ring. Repeat to form another ring slightly overlapping the first. Continue until only a small circle of filling is left uncovered in the center.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and heavy cream. Carefully brush top of leaves and pie edge with egg wash, and sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Place pie on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake until crust just begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F, and continue baking until crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling, 85 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack to cool completely.
APPLE PIE PUNCH
Steps:
- Combine apple juice, rum, and Schnapps in a punch bowl or pitcher. Serve punch over ice and garnish with red apple slices.
BRANDY APPLE PIE
Make and share this Brandy Apple Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the 2 1/3 cups of flour, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
- Divide dough in half, so that one portion is slightly larger than the other, wrap each in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- In a small saucepan, over low heat, cook raisins in brandy for 13-15 minutes or until raisins are plump. Strain reserving liquid, and set raisins aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Add the apples, lemon juice, raisins, and 1/2 teaspoon of the reserved liquid in the previous step.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough to fit in a 9 inch pie plate.
- Transfer pastry to pie plate.
- Trim pastry even with the edges, then add apple filling, and dot with butter.
- Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie, and place over the filling.
- Trim, seal, and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry, and cover edges loosely with foil.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly.
- Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
APPLE PIE POPS
Lollipop sticks can be found at crafts stores, or enjoy these little pies by hand.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make pastry dough and divide in half. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each half to an 1/8-inch thickness. With a 1 1/2-inch floured cookie cutter, cut dough into 32 rounds and transfer 16 to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush lightly with egg, and gently press the top 1 inch of a lollipop stick onto each round. Place 1/4 teaspoon apple butter in center of each round and top with another dough round, pressing edges gently to seal. Brush tops with egg, sprinkle with sugar, and freeze on sheet 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown, 25 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Let cool on sheet before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 g, Fat 11 g, Protein 2 g
Tips for Making the Best Shingled Leaf Brandy Apple Pie:
- Use a combination of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices. - Make sure the apples are thinly sliced so that they cook evenly. - Use a good quality brandy for the best flavor. Apple brandy or cognac are both good choices. - Don't overcook the apples. They should be tender but still hold their shape. - Use a flaky pastry dough for the best results. You can either make your own or use a store-bought dough. - Brush the pastry dough with egg wash before baking so that it browns nicely. - Serve the pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.Conclusion:
This Shingled Leaf Brandy Apple Pie is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tart apples, flaky pastry dough, and brandy creates a truly unforgettable flavor. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this pie at home. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this Shingled Leaf Brandy Apple Pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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