My son Randy Hilarski, his wife Anabell, and my grandson Maximus are at the train station as I'm making this post. I just finished making the Apple and Pumpkin pies, as per my son's request. It has been a busy two days preparing for our Thanksgiving meal. They are so excited to be here for a holiday and my grandson called me from the train to say there was only one more stop to make. This is my daughter-in-law's and grandson's first time coming to the States. They have been in NYC for two days before traveling to Rochester to be with us.
Here is how I made this luscious-looking pie. Enjoy!
Pie Crust Recipe
1 cup Crisco
1/2 cup butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 tbsp vinegar
Water
Chill both fats in the freezer until very cold. Mix flour and salt together then cut in fat.
Crack the egg into a 2-cup measuring cup. Add vinegar and combine with a fork. Add water to the 1-cup line and mix.
Add the liquid to the dry ingredients until the right consistency is reached. Fold the dough over itself 2 or 3 times and divide it in half. Roll out the dough on a floured surface large enough to fill your pie tin.
The pie crust on the lower right is for the Pumpkin Pie, and the left is for the Apple Pie.
After cutting up some Granny Smith & two Honey Crisp apples, I added a 1/4 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of sugar. 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of Allspice, and a touch of nutmeg. I tossed it all together and I laid the apples evenly throughout the pie crust.
After topping the pie with another crust with a few slits in the top, I brushed the entire pie with an egg wash. I then put aluminum foil around the edges so the crust does not burn while baking. Also, you can sprinkle some sugar on top of the egg wash if you desire. I did!
I preheated the oven to 400°F and baked the pie for 20 minutes. Then I lowered the temperature to 375°F, removed the foil, and baked it for 30 - 40 more minutes.
Can you tell how flaky that pie crust is? I have used this recipe for years and it was given to me by my Aunt years ago. I can't wait until my son sees how scrumptious this pie looks. His eyes are going to bug out. :-)
His next favorite, the pumpkin pie is just awaiting the whipped cream to be made on Thanksgiving day. I just use the recipe on the Pumpkin Pie filling can and it always turns out perfect. Happy Thanksgiving to all of those residing in the US.
Until next time, this is Sunscape
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You're so sweet to welcome your son and his family with these delicious pies. You can tell the crust is so flaky... yum-yum... I'm stealing your recipe 😁🙈
Have a great time with your family!
You are so sweet, steal the recipe you may. Happy holidays to you.
That is one beautiful apple pie. The crust is just perfect. :)
Thank you very much. The apple pie was delicious.
Lucky family you have, I know many other treats are waiting for them.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you <3Your pies look divine @sunscape, that pastry indeed is super flaky!
Awe thank you @lizelle. Thanksgiving was fantastic with the family.
Yummy pies!! Your son and his family would have the best pies this holiday.
It’s so nice to have this wonderful family reunion. You’ll be having a lot of good time and many stories to tell us later.
Have a wonderful time!
The family is having a great time and enjoying all the goodies I made for them. 😍
The pumpkin pie you baked looks delicious! I'm sure your son, his wife, and their son will enjoy it. Although I'm not from the US, I'd like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! 🎉🥳
Thank you Sydney27. I appreciate your greetings.
looks very delicious and very interesting..apple pie is one of my husband's favorite foods but I have never made it myself..thank you for sharing
Apple pie is very easy to make and your husband would love it if you made it for him.
You are going to be so happy when they finally arrive! Just wait til they see all the good food and the Christmas tree! You will have a grand time!
Hi Pam, the kids are here and Mika is crazy playing with my grandson. Happy thanksiving to you and your family.
I'd been going to ask how much help Mika was putting up the tree....
Haha, Mika was a constant supervisor and snoopy in all the bins. 😜
Happy Thanksgiving to you, the fact that you had your family with you is enough reason to be grateful.