Not quite average apple pie

Not Quite Average Apple Pie


Be warned- This recipe is not considered healthy in the least. Daniel requested apple pie made with sugar and white flour for his birthday, and I obliged him. However, the recipe may be somewhat better for you than other apple pies, and very delicious. Enjoy!

Crust:


Ingredients

1.5 cups whole wheat flour
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup margarine
Approximately ¼ cup cold water

Apparatus

2 bowls
2 knives
Fork

Process

1)Combine flours and margarine into the bowl. Using the knives in a scissor-style, cut the margarine into the flour until the mixture is crumbly.
2)Gradually sprinkle in cold water and use the fork to mix after every two tablespoons of water. Repeat until dough is cohesive.
3)Divide dough in half and form into balls. Place into separate bowls, and place in fridge for ½ hour.

Filling:

Ingredients

6 cups thinly sliced granny smith apples (I leave the peel on, but it’s up to you)
¾ cup sugar
2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp margarine
1/8 cup vanilla soy milk

Apparatus

Pot
Wooden spoon
9 inch pie pan
Rolling pin
Sharp knife
Paper towel
Wire rack


Process

1)Place all ingredients up to and including water into the pot. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring every few minutes until apples become soft. (approximately ½ hour)
2)Roll out 1 ball of dough and place into pan. (Be sure to flour the surface you’ll be rolling onto and the rolling pin) Trim excess dough with knife leaving approximately 1 inch over hang. Set the excess aside.
3)Pour apple mixture into crust. Dot margarine on top of apple mixture.
4)Roll out second half of dough. Place over pan and trim dough leaving a 1 inch overhang, and set the excess aside.
5)Using fingers, pinch the dough overhangs together, and then roll upwards to form crust.
6)Using the knife, cut vents into the top crust. They can be in any design you like, or just simple.
7)Moisten the paper towel with soy milk, and glide over the top crust until thoroughly covered.
8)Place pie in oven set at 425 degrees F for approximately 40 minutes or until golden brown. (I recommend checking the pie at 30 minutes so that you can have a feel for how quickly its cooking)