Ten Gallon Apple Pie

This pie recipe sounds AMAZING!

Although I think the picture isn't the best, it shows why this recipe is so impressive....THE APPLES DON'T COOK DOWN AND LOSE THE SHAPE OF THE PIE!

Why is that? Because you have prepared and cooked down the apples BEFORE adding them to the crust....take a look at the recipe and maybe give it a try! I know I'm going to!

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• FOR THE PIE CRUST:
• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 4 Sticks Chilled Butter cut into 1/2
• inch cubes
• 2/3 cup Water
• 2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
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• FOR THE PIE FILLING:
• 10 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 5 1/4 pound Granny Smith Apples cored and sliced 1/8" thick
• 1 1/4 pound Empire Apples cored and sliced 1/8" thick
• 2 cups Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 5 tablespoon Bourbon or Brandy
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Juice of 1/2 Lemon
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• TO FINISH:
• Whites of 1 Egg
• 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar

instructionsFOR THE FLAKY PIE CRUST: Combine water, salt, and sugar in measuring cup. Stir and place cup in fridge for at least 15 min to chill water and to

dissolve sugar and salt. If possible, chill mixing bowl and paddle attachment if possible.

Combine flour a

nd butter pieces in mixing bowl. On medium speed, cut butter into flour until butter pieces are the size of small pebbles. With

the mixer running, pour the water into the butter mixture. Mix until the dough comes together. Separate the dough into 2 disks. Wrap each with film and chill.

Roll chilled pastry dish out to fit a deep dish pie dish. Prick all over dough with a fork. Bake on 375 for 10-15 minutes, or until it is lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

FOR THE PIE FILLING: In a very large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, then add apples, sugar, and cinnamon. When apples begin to sizzle, cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring

occasionally, until apples soften and release their juices, about 10-12 minutes. Add the

bourbon, cook for another minute, then stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract and allow to cool. If needed cook in

batches and lay out on a sheet try to cool.

TO MAKE PIE: Preheat oven to 350F.

Roll out a chilled piece of pie

crust large enough to cover pie.

Pour filling into par-baked crust, and cover with the second

piece of pie crust. Trim the cover, and fold under the edges. Flute edges together or use fork to press together. Brush the top with egg whites and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Cut four slits near center

of pie to vent steam. Bake at 350F for 35-45 minutes, until crust is golden brown. Allow to

cool before serving.

Recipe from thechew.com :)

These are some crust designs I enjoy using :D