LISA BOYD’S RUSTIC APPLE PIE
Ingredients:
½ tsp lemon zest (1/2 lemon)
1 ½ tsp lemon juice
5 medium Golden Delicious Apples; peeled, cored and thinly sliced (about 1/8” thick)
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dusting crust
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tablespoons tapioca (this thickens the juices so they don't overflow)
1 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg, slightly beaten
Directions:
Prepare your favorite pie crust dough or purchase from the store.
Zest the Lemon. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, apples, sugar, spices, vanilla and tapioca to a medium bowl. Mix gently, coating all of the apples with the juices and spices. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
Take out one pack of pie crust dough from the refrigerator.
When apples have rested for about 5 minutes, roll out pie crust into one large circle.
Place apple mixture centered inside the pie crust.
Place small pieces of butter on top of apples.
Fold edges over the apple mixture leaving a portion of the apples in the middle uncovered.
Brush the slightly beaten egg on top of the exposed pie crust with a pastry brush. Sprinkle 1 TBL granulated sugar on top of egg wash.
Bake at 375°F for 30-40 minutes. Make sure pie crust has browned slightly. Once cooked, remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Yum!!
NOTE: You can use any apple you have at home. Just know that if you use a juicier apple, you may end up with a watery pie. It will still taste amazing, though!
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