Ina Garten’s “Mile-High” Deep-Dish Apple Pie: A Sweet Symphony for Your Taste Buds
This Refreshing Deep-Dish Apple Pie Recipe from Ina Garten is the Perfect Impressive Dessert for the Holiday Season
Ina Garten’s deep-dish apple pie is a refreshing dessert that will impress everyone this holiday season.
Imagine a world where deep-dish isn’t just reserved for pizza, but also extends to mouthwatering desserts. Well, my fashion-forward friends, prepare to have your taste buds tantalized and your culinary expectations shattered, because Ina Garten has flipped the notion of deep-dish on its head with her divinely delicious deep-dish apple pie recipe.
Let me introduce you to a dessert wonderland where apples reign supreme and crusts rise to incredible heights. In this magical realm, Ina Garten piles apples high enough to touch the sky – it’s a mile-high apple pie! Just the thought of it makes my heart flutter with delight. Who needs ordinary when you can have extraordinary?
Now, brace yourselves, because creating this masterpiece requires a grand total of 13 majestic ingredients. But don’t you worry, my fashion darlings, they can all be found in your local grocery store, so no need to embark on a quest for obscure, hard-to-find items.
To embark on this culinary journey, start by peeling, quartering, and coring four pounds of Granny Smith apples—the undisputed stars of this sweet symphony. But how many apples is that, you might wonder? Fear not, my friends, as the general rule of thumb suggests that four medium-sized apples make up a pound. So, grab your flaming red 16 Granny Smith apples, and let the apple adventure begin!
But what’s a symphony without a touch of zest and juiciness? Don’t forget to zest one orange and one lemon to add a burst of freshness that will make your taste buds dance with joy. And don’t you dare include the bitter pith, that white area between the colorful peel and the fruit—no one wants unexpected bites of bitterness ruining their delightful dessert experience.
With zest in tow, squeeze the juice from the zested orange and zested lemon to further amplify the fruity extravaganza. Waste not, want not, my stylish readers! Repurpose those leftover lemons and let them shine in this culinary masterpiece.
Now, here comes the moment of truth—mixing together the apple filling. In a large bowl, combine the zest, juices, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice with the apples. Give it a gentle mix, much like a fashion designer carefully selecting the perfect colors and textures for a coveted collection.
But wait, what about the crust? Fear not, my fashion aficionados, for Ina Garten has bestowed upon us her Perfect Pie Crust—a divine creation that will leave you speechless. With cold butter, flour, salt, sugar, vegetable shortening, and ice water, you’ll have the crust of your dreams in no time. It’s as if Ina Garten herself designed a bespoke outfit just for you!
Rolling out the dough and fitting it into a pie pan may sound intimidating, but have no fear, my haute couture connoisseurs! Even if your edges aren’t as impeccably smooth as a fashion model’s walk down the runway, as long as the taste is on point, who cares about a few jagged edges? Embrace the imperfections, my dear readers, for they are what make us unique and beautiful.
With the bottom crust in place, it’s time to add that magnificent apple filling. Just imagine the aroma filling your kitchen—the sweet scent swirling around you like a high-fashion fragrance. Carefully pour the apples onto the crust, making sure to reserve a few for dramatic effect (or, in my case, if some accidentally end up on the floor—a testament to my stylish clumsiness).
To ensure the top crust stays firmly in its place, spread a delightful coat of egg wash around the edge of the bottom crust. It’s like a fashionable adhesive, keeping everything stylishly intact. Cover the pie with the top crust and trim off any excess dough—oh, the satisfaction of a perfectly crisp and elegant finish!
Next, it’s showtime! Pop that delectable creation into the oven, and let it work its magic for at least an hour. As the pie bakes, your kitchen will transform into a heavenly bakery, engulfing your home in an enticing aroma that will have your neighbors lining up at your door in search of their own slice of heaven.
Once your masterpiece emerges from the oven, prepare to be awestruck. The flaky perfection of Ina Garten’s pie crust will transport you to a world where all your dessert dreams come true. A touch of sugar sprinkled on top adds an extra layer of decadence that will make you weak at the knees.
But, my dear fashionistas, always remember that every recipe is a canvas for your own creativity. So, feel free to adapt to your personal taste preferences. If the tartness of Granny Smith apples isn’t quite your cup of tea, consider adding a touch of brown sugar to balance the flavors. And don’t forget, it’s crucial to use all four pounds of apples to support that glorious mile-high arch.
So, my style-savvy readers, I implore you to embark on this culinary adventure. Let your taste buds sway to the enchanting melodies of Ina Garten’s “mile-high” deep-dish apple pie. Treat yourself to a slice of fashion-forward decadence that will make you feel like the trendsetter you truly are.
Now, go forth and conquer the realm of deep-dish desserts, my chic darlings! And don’t forget to share your own fashionable adaptations and creations with the world. Because just like fashion, food is an art form that deserves to be celebrated in all its delicious glory.
