Sweet Baked Goods Apple Pie

apple pie

(from Housekeeping in Old Virginia, by Marion Cabell Tyree, 1878)

Ingredients:

apples​

white sugar syrup​

cloves, allspice, or mace (by preference)​

flour​

butter​

brandy or wine to improve flavor​

Instructions:

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Pare and slice the apples. Make a little thick syrup of white sugar, into which throw a few cloves, allspice, or mace, as you prefer. In this syrup, scald a few apples at a time, taking them out and putting more in till all are slightly cooked. Set aside to cool, then pour into deep pie plates lined with paste. Dredge with flour. Put bits of butter over all. Dredge again. Cover with paste and bake. A glass of brandy or wine will improve it.​

Photo by Shisma, CC-4.0​

 

[Deleted User CS]

Nothing says or better yet screams "AMERICA " than a great fresh baked apple pie. Albert, do you prefer a lattice top or just a plain top? My grandmother made an award winning apple pie that could never be beat. David.

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

Nothing says or better yet screams "AMERICA " than a great fresh baked apple pie. Albert, do you prefer a lattice top or just a plain top? My grandmother made an award winning apple pie that could never be beat. David.

I lazy, so I make a plain top!

 

[Deleted User CS]

I lazy, so I make a plain top!

Albert. I prefer either one. I don't think it makes a lot of difference. To my way of thinking, It's all good and yummy. David.

 

[Steph-GB]

As long as it has hot custard with it

 

[JOHN42768]

I thought everyday was apple pie day

 

[donna]

Nothing like apple pie. Thanks to Albert for this recipe.

 

[donna]

It is National Apple Pie Day, so bumping this thread.