This is first pie I ever made, the one that got me started on a lifetime of baking pies. It’s simple, delicious and easy! I’ve made it so many times I can make it by heart.
Easy as Apple Pie
Ingredients
- Pastry for double-crust 9” pie
- 6 c. sliced tart apples (6 to 8 apples, pared, cored and thinly sliced)
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 2 T. flour
- 1 t.
- cinnamon
- Dash salt
- 2 T. brandy (optional)
- 2 T. butter
Pie Category
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- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place sliced apples in a large bowl.
- Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt, then sprinkle over the apples and mix lightly.
- Sprinkle brandy over apple mixture and toss.
- Line bottom of pie plate with pastry and trim to ¼” past the edge of the plate.
- Spread the apples in the pastry.
- Dot with little pieces of butter.
- Add top crust and cut decorative little slits for the steam to escape.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a rich golden color.
Baker’s Notes and Tips and Tricks
For a more golden appearance, add a glaze. Make the glaze out of 1 egg, beaten, and ¼ c. milk or half and half. Spread it evenly but lightly over the crust just before baking. You can also sprinkle the top with a little sugar to add sparkle.
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