It's that time of year again.
Time to peel some of the beautiful apples that are in season right now.
Time to make a delicious apple pie to get in the mood for Autumn.
I have a favorite apple pie recipe that I have developed that's quite
the hit with my family, but I have a huge confession to make.
I use Pillsbury (rolled up) pastry.
I've managed to add a few ingredients to my pie that help camouflage
the fact that it's a purchased crust, but even so, it's a purchased crust.
How can I camouflage a store-bought crust, you ask?
Well, I put crushed corn flakes in the bottom crust before I add my filling
and I brush the top crust with the leftover juice from the apple filling
prior to placing it in the oven. Just before the pie is done, I brush beaten
egg whites on top and then drizzle a mixture of brown sugar, thickener and
lemon juice on top for a caramelesque flavor on top of that now-flakey crust.
I know it's cheating, but Mum is the pastry whiz in our family and it's a
talent I've never developed. I have friends who have shared their "easy"
recipes with me, but I just don't seem to get the hang of it.
Perhaps this year I'll try again.
I'd love to create that elusive, melt-in-your mouth, flaky crust from scratch.
Anyone have a great, fool-proof recipe you'd like to share?
