Also, this poor excuse of a blog has reached 300 views. Again, not much, but it's more than 200 so it's an improvement. To celebrate this milestone, I have created a masterpiece beyond description! Apple pie.
If it wasn't already clear, I love apple pie. Especially this apple pie. Now, maybe everyone says this, but if you don't like apple pie, than you've never tasted mine. This pie has a soft, flaky crust, with spiced apple filling. It's a little bit sticky, and a little bit wet, but the flavour is worth every bite. This pie is best served warm and with a scoop of vanilla icecream.
Crust:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup lard
2 cups flour
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
Filling:
3-4 granny smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
For the crust:
1. Combine the lard and flour until crumbly.
2. Add water and salt and kneed until you reach a medium soft consistency, adding flour if needed.
3. Roll the pie dough out until about 1/8 of an inch thick, and move to your choosen pie plate; this makes enough dough for one close faced 8 inch round pie.
4. After this(or before, you choice) peel and slice the apples.
5. Mix the sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the filling.
6. Place the apple in the pie shell and coat evenly with the filling powder. Make sure not to get any on the edges, as that will make the crusts separate during baking.
7. Place the top crust over the apples an d filling and press the edges down with a fork.
8. Poke several holes into the top of the pie using the fork or a knife.
9. Bake at 350 degree Fahrenheit for about 40 minutes or until the crust on the bottom underneath of the pan looks cooked.
Little tips from me:
Whip an entire egg and brush the crust of your pie with it. This will make it golden brown and shiny.
