Apple Pie

It's been a while since I've knocked out another recipe, so I figured I would go big. This pie was definitely a task. It is not the prettiest I have accomplished, but it was really yum! Pie's are definitely a learning experience, but, they do say that imperfections just show that it is homemade!

Recipe:

3 tablespoons flour, plus extra for dusting

2 batches Paula's Flaky Piecrust Dough (or two prepared unbaked crusts)

6 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons grated nutmeg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground ginger

Pinch of salt

2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small bits

Whole milk, for brushing

Cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and bake for about 20 minutes.

While the crust is cooking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, ginger and salt. Use your hands to make sure those apples are well coated.

Take the crust out of the oven, but leave the oven on. Fill the crust with the apple mixture and dot it with the butter pieces. Cut the second, reserved dough, into strips and use it to make a lattice. Brush the lattice with the milk and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake for approximately 45 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving.

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