Adina Yaakov
Spiced Honeycrisp apples sit in a homemade pie crust, resulting in a mouthwatering dessert which represents motherly love and simplicity. In the early 17th century, apple trees were first planted in Massachusetts, and by the 18th century, apple trees became a common sight in North America. With new preservation techniques from abroad to keep apples fresh for longer periods of time, the over-abundance of apples made apple pie quite popular. Years later, American soldiers going to fight World War II claimed they were fighting for “mom and apple pie.” Apple pie has become an iconic dish and a symbol of American culture and patriotism. Treat yourself to a slice of apple pie after you go vote on Election Day. It’s as American as apple pie.
Fresh Apple Pie
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
2½ cups flour
½ tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
2 stick margarine, cubed and frozen
½ cup ice water
Filling:
¼ cup lemon juice
6 medium Honeycrisp apples
1 tbs cinnamon
¼ cup brown sugar
- Begin preparing the crust by combining flour, salt, and sugar to the bowl of a processor. Add frozen margarine cubes, and process until mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
- With the machine running, add ice water in a slow, steady stream. Pulse until dough holds together without being wet or sticky; be careful not to process as more than 30 seconds. To test, squeeze a small amount together: If it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Roll the dough into two balls. Flatten each into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Transfer to the freezer and chill for 15-20 minutes.
- Roll out each ball between two pieces of wax or parchment paper to flatten and then return one flattened pie to the freezer and place the other in a pie dish. Flute the pie edge using two fingers from one hand and one finger from another to create a curved edge.
- Peel and slice apples. Add cinnamon and sugar and toss. Place in prepared pie crust.
- Remove second pie crust from the freezer and Carefully use a sharp knife to cut long, even strips.
- Place strips on top of apples in a cross-cross pattern, and then pinch the edges to the first crust, sealing tight
- Use pieces of foil to cover crust edges so they don’t burn. Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Serve warm.