Perfect Apple Pie

Abe Lincoln was a big fan of apples. Here is the perfect apple pie recipe for a beginner—with the right balance of sweet and tart (not mushy!) for a nice, clean flavor.Picking the Right Apples for PieIf you’ve had a lot of sub-par apple pies, it comes down to the right apple. Many types of apples just do not make a good pie on their own. They don’t hold their shape and release too much liquid when cooking, or they lack texture. Or, they are too tart for most taste buds (for example, Granny Smith), or they are too sweet (for example, Empire). That’s why we mix two types of apples. If the apples listed in the recipe below aren’t available, choose a mix of “firm-sweet” and “firm-tart” apples. See the list of apples for pies.Bottom-line:Choose one “sweet” and one “tart” apple for best results. If you can only find one apple type, use a “firm” apple variety, which will hold its shape throughout the cooking process and not get mushy.Always use fresh, firm apples. If you don’t use them right…

• Servings: 8

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