The smell of apple pie wafting through the window is a classic image of our childhood where we would anxiously wait for the pie to be warm enough to eat for afternoon snack.

1. APPLE PIES
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2. The smell of apple pie wafting through the
window is a classic image of our childhood
where we would anxiously wait for the pie to
be warm enough to eat for afternoon snack.
The comforting scents of apples, cinnamon,
nutmeg, and sugar is great to just unwind
after school or dinner. Delis and pastry shops
have their own pies that may be preordered
and bought ahead of time, but nothing beats
making the pie in the comfort of your own
home, given the right supplies.

3. Making apple pies may give us memories of our
grandmothers and mothers, and this is an
example of a recipe that may have been passed
from homemaker to homemaker, that it has been
almost a family secret. This classic fall or summer
dessert may be eaten with vanilla ice cream
drizzled with caramel syrup, providing a contrast
of hot and cold, which can be quite delightful to
eat. Making the pie is quite easy and requires a
few basic ingredients, which can be found in the
grocery, or if you have access to an apple tree, in
your own backyard.

5. The best apples to use for pie-baking are
Golden Delicious apples. These green and
slightly tart apples hold well during the baking
process and the tartness contrasts with the
sweetness of the butter and sugar. For best
results, slice the apples thinly and layer them
with the cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg filling.

6. The flaky crust is one of the textures to look
forward to apple pie, which can be achieved by
proper mixing of ingredients. Mix the flour
with the butter or lard well until it resembles
cornmeal and be sure that the water is very
cold. A technique is to not over-knead or over-
handle the pie crust, as this may change the
texture. Although there are pies that have a
double crust, there are some that have a lattice
top crust or just have one crust with brown
sugar crumble on top.

7. This classic dessert is best served with tea to
counteract with the sweetness, especially
after a meal. During snack time, milk or juice
may be served with this. This is also a great
potluck contribution for family lunches,
especially during Fourth of July or
Thanksgiving. It may also be given as gifts or
giveaways during Christmas. The comforting
flavors and aroma of this treat reminds us of
that time we look forward to this warm
afternoon snack or dessert.

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