That's thing about this family - we love our desserts. Most specifically, we love apple pie. That might be an understatement. Apple pie is essential to any family event. I first learned how to make apple pie from my grandma. A few years ago she helped me make one as a birthday present for my dad. He, too, loves apple pie. One of the biggest compliments he ever gave me was that he like my pie. We have such high standards so this was a big deal!
I have yet to master my grandma's recipe. I don't even think I have it in my recipe book. I have been trying other recipes that I have found online or in cookbooks. The pie I made for Gram was a combination of three different recipes. I wanted to make mini apple pies but I didn't have circle cutter in the right size. So, my pie became a pleated crumble topping apple pie.
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But one of these days I'm going to make sure I have my grandma's recipe. Traditions are what make a family a family. And when it's a baking tradition, well, that's something extra special.
I make the best apple pie ever (okay, maybe not ever, but that I've tasted) that has a crumble top. So good!
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Glad I found your blog! Keep it up.
-Sarah
I hear you on wanting to get family recipes figured out. Gavin's mom makes the most amazing pho and I have yet to get the recipe from her! It's his absolute favorite childhood meal so the pressure's on to figure it out before we leave.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, have you heard of baking apple pies in apples? I saw it in Pinterest and have been wanting to give it a shot.
http://domesticdilettante.com/2012/01/11/applepie/