20 November 2008

Apple Pie with Crème Fraîche and Black Pepper

What you will need:

Pie Crusts...2
Granny Smith Apples...2 1/2 lbs.
Sugar...about 3/4 cup plus 1tsp.
Fresh Lime Juice...2 Tbsp
Salt...Pinch
Black Pepper...1/4 tsp. (freshly ground, if possible)
Flour...4 Tbsp
Calvados or Brandy...1/4 Cup
Crème Fraîche...1/2 cup click here for recipe
Milk...about 1 Tbsp


  • Preheat oven to 4250F

  • Place 1 pie crust in pie pan

  • Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1/4 inch slices (you may also cut them into cubes, if you like; I've done it both ways

  • Place them in a bowl and add 3/4 cup of sugar, lime juice, salt, pepper, and flour

  • Toss to coat the apples evenly

  • Add the Calvados and the crème fraîche

  • Toss to mix well

  • Cover and let set at room temperature for 20 minutes

  • Taste the mixture and add sugar if necessary

  • Transfer mixture to the prepared pie pan and distribute evenly

  • Brush the edge of the dough with milk and place the second crust on top and seal

  • decoratively crimp the edge

  • Brush the top with remaining milk and sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of sugar

  • Cut 3 vents in the top of the crust

  • Place on a baking sheet and place in oven

  • Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 3750F, and bake for an additional 55 minutes

  • Crust should be crisp and apples tender when pierced with a knife

  • Remove from oven and allow to cool 30 minutes


Recipe courtesy of Michael Kalanty of the California Culinary Academy

This is a pie I first made 9-10 years ago. After that first year, it has since become a Thanksgiving tradition.
This pie also makes a great gift. Prepare as above, but do not bake. Make a copy of the baking instructions and include that with the pie. I believe that the smell of an apple pie baking is also a gift.

Enjoy

Next time... Spinach and Artichoke Casserole

9 comments:

  1. There's that Crème Fraîche again! We're drooling over here!! Mom can't wait for the spinach and artichoke one!

    Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

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  2. Oh yeah, Mom's got her pen and paper ready for the spinach and artichoke recipe! She's not going to move all day. ;-)

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  3. Liza: Thank you. It is very easy, the only hard part, or I should say time-consuming part is peeling the apples

    Gandalf and Grayson: I know, it makes the entire house smell wonderful.

    Furkidsmom: That Crème Fraîche will have you licking your paws for hours afterward:)

    Lux: You will love this recipe, I've made it once before and it was a hit:)

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  4. Yep, diet needs to be thrown out the window! Life's too short to pass up these goodies!

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  5. BeadedTail: That is so true:)

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  6. I'm going to try this recipe for Thankgiving this season. Looks great! Thank you for sharing it.

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  7. Anonymous: You're welcome. Please let me know what you think:)

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  8. that's really easy to make. i love apple pie so i'm gonna try your recipe next time. i also like your gift idea ;)

    cheers

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  9. Gandalf and Grayson25 December, 2010 15:11

    Mmmmmmm. Mom says she can almost smell this baking! We love the holidays around our house!

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    21 November, 2008 03:54

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