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Topic: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown

Terminius_Est Title: Moon River Posts: 40,732 Registered: Feb 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 40,160 User ID: 651,096	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	For the crust: 6 ounces unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 ounces vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 5 to 7 tablespoons applejack 12 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 2 3/4 cups, plus extra for dusting 1 teaspoon table salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar For the filling: 3 to 3 1/2 pounds apples, mixture of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn and Golden Delicious, about 6 large apples 1/2 cup sugar, divided 3 tablespoons tapioca flour 2 tablespoons apple jelly 1 tablespoon apple cider 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise For the crust: Place the butter, shortening and applejack into the refrigerator for 1 hour. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, salt and sugar by pulsing 3 to 4 times. Add the butter and pulse 5 to 6 times until the texture looks mealy. Add the shortening and pulse another 3 to 4 times until incorporated. Remove the lid of the food processor and sprinkle in 5 tablespoons of the applejack. Replace the lid and pulse 5 times. Add more applejack as needed, and pulse again until the mixture holds together when squeezed. Weigh the dough and divide in half. Shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. For the filling: Peel and core the apples. Slice into 1/2-inch thick wedges. Toss all of the apples with 1/4 cup of the sugar, place in a colander set over a large bowl and allow to drain for 1 1/2 hours. Transfer the drained liquid to a small saucepan, place over medium heat and reduce to 2 tablespoons. Set aside to cool. Toss the apples with the remaining sugar, tapioca flour, jelly, cider, lime juice, salt and grains of paradise. For assembling and baking the pie: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove one disk of dough from the refrigerator. Place the dough onto a lightly floured piece of waxed paper. Lightly sprinkle the top of the dough with flour and roll out into a 12-inch circle. Place into a 9 1/2 to 10-inch tart pan that is 2-inches deep. Gently press the dough into the sides of the pan, crimping and trimming the edges as necessary. Set a pie bird in the center of the bottom of the pan. Place the apples into the unbaked pie shell in concentric circles starting around the edges, working towards the center and forming a slight mound in the center of the pie. Pour over any liquid that remains in the bowl. Roll out the second pie dough as the first. Place this dough over the apples, pressing the pie bird through the top crust. Press together the edges of the dough around the rim of the pie. Brush the top crust with the reduced juice everywhere except around the edge of pie. Trim any excess dough. Place the pie on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake on the floor of the oven for 30 minutes. Transfer to the lower rack of the oven and continue to bake another 20 minutes or until the apples are cooked through but not mushy. Remove to a rack and cool a minimum of 4 hours or until almost room temperature. Sheesh! -----signature----- There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no chaos, there is harmony. There is no death, there is the FORCE. Sci/Fi Bookshelf http://tinyurl.com/2z8u9h
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LadyLuc Posts: 5,582 Registered: May 28, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 5,530 User ID: 806,458	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	Sounds tasty but too complicated for me. -----signature----- Lucrenda, NE Druid, Lightbringer Lucrenda, AC1 - Frostfell - retired Strahd says, "Can't you see I'm leading 50+ people to their deaths?" Lucrenda & Cere married in RL June 2005
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Lokkie_the_Fierce Posts: 53,284 Registered: Dec 12, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 52,351 User ID: 748,022	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	LadyLuc posted: Sounds tasty but too complicated for me. -----signature----- WARLORD OF PI Lokkie_the_Fierce (+3.14) http://c.mymovies.dk/ryejay123
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Eshvanu Title: Using Corbomite successfully since 1987! Posts: 42,577 Registered: Dec 31, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 41,707 User ID: 584,328	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	The more complicated the recipe, the more books he can sell Plus, a lot of people automatically think complicated is good. Sometimes, simplicity is the best gourmet approach. -----signature----- I reserve the right to be wrong at any time When ya dance with God, God doesn't change. God changes you. There is no free lunch.
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Terminius_Est Title: Moon River Posts: 40,732 Registered: Feb 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 40,160 User ID: 651,096	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	I've made apple pie before and it aint that hard. I like the tart pan idea though. I also like the glaze he made. The applejack is also something I'll try. I love putting booze in things. -----signature----- There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no chaos, there is harmony. There is no death, there is the FORCE. Sci/Fi Bookshelf http://tinyurl.com/2z8u9h
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Grumble69 Title: Iron Chef Cajun Tarheel Posts: 5,855 Registered: Jan 9, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 5,621 User ID: 603,021	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	How did the crust turn out? Most unusual -----signature----- (none)
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Terminius_Est Title: Moon River Posts: 40,732 Registered: Feb 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 40,160 User ID: 651,096	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	Grumble69 posted: How did the crust turn out? Most unusual I've been wondering what the cust would be like too. It worked OK for a pie crust, looked good to on TV but I have no idea what it would taste like. They probably make 3 of them and taped the best looking one. -----signature----- There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no chaos, there is harmony. There is no death, there is the FORCE. Sci/Fi Bookshelf http://tinyurl.com/2z8u9h
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Grumble69 Title: Iron Chef Cajun Tarheel Posts: 5,855 Registered: Jan 9, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 5,621 User ID: 603,021	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	I wish I had the benefit of that in my cooking. "Yeah, yeah, just shut up and eat it." (tm) or "If you think it looks like crap now, wait in a few hours." -----signature----- (none)
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retroglideResin Posts: ???? Registered: ???? Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 0 User ID: 0	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	This is a fantastic recipe. I bought the tart pan, made the pie, and was not disappointed. The pie is very impressive looking. I have since made it several times and I have received so many compliments from others. I would increase the cooking time though. The apples were still quite firm and crunchy. I personally like it, but most people are used to an apple pie that's mushier. I will be making this pie for many years to come. Good JOB Alton Brown! -----signature-----
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Terminius_Est Title: Moon River Posts: 40,732 Registered: Feb 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 40,160 User ID: 651,096	Subject: Egads! Look at this apple pie recipe from Alton Brown
	retroglideResin posted: This is a fantastic recipe. I bought the tart pan, made the pie, and was not disappointed. The pie is very impressive looking. I have since made it several times and I have received so many compliments from others. I would increase the cooking time though. The apples were still quite firm and crunchy. I personally like it, but most people are used to an apple pie that's mushier. I will be making this pie for many years to come. Good JOB Alton Brown! -----signature----- There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no chaos, there is harmony. There is no death, there is the FORCE. Sci/Fi Bookshelf http://tinyurl.com/2z8u9h
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