Open Faced Apple Pie
Halloween: With fall fast approaching we have the most "goulash" time of the year at our doorstep. This Halloween, tricks are no longer just for kids. Watch Chef Dale Ray from Mustards share some of this favorite "tricks" and learn how to make your Halloween meals a "howling" success.
Serves: 6-8 people
Ingredients:
DOUGH
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
1 cup (2 sticks or 8 ounces) unsalted butter, very-cold, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
6 to 8 Tbsp ice water
FILLING
7 tart apples, cored and thinly sliced not peeled
1 lemon - for juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOUGH
Cut butter into small pea stage.
Mix with flour, sugar and salt with a pastry cutter or food processor.
Add just enough ice water to bind.
Break into 2 equal portions and double wrap.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Slice the apples into a bowl and mix with remaining ingredients.
Roll out one of the dough rounds to approximately 2/3”.
Pile the filling into the middle of the dough,
Grabbing the outside dough with finger and thumb pull to the middle moving around the dough until all of the fruit is enclosed with approximately a 4" hole in the center.
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 45-60 minutes, check after 30 min. to insure top is not cooking too fast.