RCI-BR.006.0054.002
Classic American Apple Pie
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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- by weight all-purpose flour12 ounces
- cold butter8 ouncescut into 1/2 inch pieces
- applejack or hard cider5-7 tbsp
- table salt1 tsp
- sugar1 tbsp
- Honeycrisp apples6 unitpeeled, cored, and cut into 12ths
- sugar1/2 cupdivided
- salt1/4 tsp
- freshly ground Grains of Paradise1/4 tsp
- freshly ground cinnamon3/4 tsp
- apple jelly1/4 cup
- apple cider1 tbsp
- tapioca flour1/4 cup
- freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tsp
Method
1
Combine Dough ingredients until it looks mealy. Split in half by weight, shape into 2 disks, and chill one hour.
2
Toss apples with 1/4 cup sugar and place in a colander set over a large bowl. Let drain for 1 1/2 hours.
3
Transfer liquid from bowl into a saucier and bring to a boil over medium high heat until reduced to 2 tbsp. Set aside.
4
Toss apples with remaining Filling ingredients. Set aside.
5
Roll out two disks of crust into rough circles. Place one inside a 9 1/2 in. to 10 inch tart pan and attach. Add apples in a concentric circle, starting from the outside and working to the inside, making the center slightly taller than the outside. Pour any liquid in the bottom of the bowl over the apples.
6
Top with other half and snip 3 incisions in the center. Brush top with reduced liquid.
7
Bake at 425° on the floor of the oven in a half sheet pan lined with parchment for 30 minutes. Transfer to the lower rack and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove and cool 4 hours. Serve.