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Perfect Apple Pie Recipe - Peggy Cullen. In a food processor, pulse 2 1/2 cups of the flour with the salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Add 8 tablespoons of the butter and the shortening; pulse until the mixture resembles small peas. Add 1/3 cup of ice water and pulse until evenly moistened. Squeeze some of the mixture with your hand; it should come together. If it crumbles, add 1 tablespoon of ice water and pulse again.

For best results, pair this recipe with our Easy Pie Dough recipe. See our article on the best apples for pies to select good apples. TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE - This perfect apple pie has a crisp and flaky crust; the filling is intensely apple-y and not the least bit watery.

Turn the dough out onto a work surface and gently press with the heel of your hand, then gather into a ball with a few quick strokes. Divide in half and form into disks. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3.

On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 disk into a 1. Fit the round into a 9- inch glass pie plate and trim the overhang to 1/2 inch. Refrigerate the pie shell. Roll out the second disk into a 1. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Peel, halve and core the apples, then cut into 3/4- inch wedges and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Fish And Rice here. In a 1. 2- inch skillet, melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter over low heat; stir in the brown sugar.

Add the apples and turn to coat. Increase the heat to high and cook, turning occasionally, until most of the wedges are tender but not mushy, 1. Do not overcook. Immediately scoop the apples and their juices onto a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour and the cinnamon over them and toss until the flour disappears. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and let the apples cool to room temperature, 4. Preheat the oven to 4.

Arrange the apples in the pie shell; drizzle the juices over them. Moisten the pie rim with a wet pastry brush. Center the top crust over the apples and press the rim to seal. Using scissors, trim the top crust to a 1/2- inch overhang, then fold it under and crimp.

Dissolve the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar in the milk and lightly brush the top of the pie. Pierce several holes in the top of the pie with a fork. Bake the pie for 2.

If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the rim with foil. Reduce the heat to 3.

Transfer the apple pie to a wire rack and let cool for at least 1 hour before cutting into wedges and serving.

Perfect Apple Pie Recipe Serious Eats. Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and place a heavy rimmed baking sheet on it. Preheat the oven to 4. Elbow Noodles. F. Place apple slices in a large bowl or pot.

Pour boiling water or cider directly over top. Cover and set aside at room temperature for ten minutes.

Drain apples well and let sit in a colander in the sink, tossing occasionally until completely dry, about 1. Transfer to a large bowl and add 1. Set mixture aside.