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Double Apple Pie

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A rich and spiced double apple pie with a flaky crust, complemented by a lattice top and apple butter filling.

Ingredients for Double Apple Pie

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Kosher Salt

teaspoons

Unsalted Butter, cold, cubed

cups

Vodka, mixed with ice water

tablespoons

Ice Water

tablespoons

Apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

0 lb

Quick-Cooking Tapioca

tablespoons

Cinnamon

teaspoons

Nutmeg

teaspoons

Lemon Juice

tablespoons

Apple Butter

tablespoons

Cream

tablespoons

How to Make Double Apple Pie

1. Prepare the Dough

In a food processor, pulse together all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and cold cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2. Add Liquids to the Dough

Mix vodka with ice water and gradually add it to the dough mixture in the food processor until it forms a cohesive dough.

3. Chill the Dough

Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.

4. Pre-bake the Crust

Roll out the larger disk of dough, line the pie plate, and chill in the fridge. Pre-bake with pie weights or dried beans at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake for another 5 minutes.

5. Prepare the Filling

Combine peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, cinnamon, nutmeg, a pinch of kosher salt, lemon juice, and apple butter.

6. Weave the Lattice and Bake

Roll out the remaining dough and cut into strips. Weave the strips over the filling, brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake on a lined sheet at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then reduce to 350 degrees and bake until done.

7. Cool the Pie

Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to set the filling before serving.

Pitfalls and tips

Chill Everything

Ensure your butter, shortening, and even flour are chilled before starting. This prevents the fats from melting too early and ensures a flaky crust. Keep some ice water nearby to help keep the dough from becoming too warm and gluteny.

Don't Overwork the Dough

Mix just enough to bring the dough together. Over-mixing develops gluten, making the crust tough. Aim for pea-sized pieces of fat in the flour for a tender crust.

Apple Selection

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples, like Granny Smith with Honeycrisp or Braeburn, and slice them to a consistent 1/4-inch thickness for even cooking.

Baking Temperature

Start at a higher temperature to set the crust, then lower it to finish cooking through, ensuring a perfectly baked pie.

Cool Completely

Allow the pie to cool for at least a couple of hours before cutting, to let the filling set and prevent it from running out.

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