I think I've mentioned this before - I like to cook, it relaxes me. So, in the spirit of the holiday season approaching I decided to bake an apple crumb pie on Sunday. Thanksgiving is at our house again this year, audience includes my MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER, both who kick Betty Crocker's ass.
So, I must practice.
I found a great recipe, picked up everything I needed while at the grocery store on Saturday, and even researched how to do a lattice. Yes, yes I did just use the word lattice and I answer to 'Chef.'
Okay I'll admit, I scatched the lattice - that's only for the big time.
First step was to peel and slice the apples. Done. Easy. Put the slices in a bowl of water to avoid browning. Moved on to the sugary coating. Done. Made the crumb pieces out of cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter. Done. Put applies in pie crust, added crumb topping, BAM, in the oven to bake for an hour.
SUPER easy but I threw a little flour on my face anyway for dramatic effect.
40 minutes into it I check on my pie. Hmmmm. Something just doesn't look right, at all. I pull the pie out of the oven and it has literally turned into apple soup. THE SLICES WERE FLOATING. I suppose this had something to do with me soaking the slices in a bowl of water. Who the hell knew? (If you do, shut it.)
FAIL.
4 comments:
hahaha... I am the same way!! no worries, but let me know when you get it right and how it works :)
Ha ha, my experiments never turn out either! Nice to find your blog.
Not a "fail"
That was a learning experience.
:o)
Next time, you will ace it and it will be delish!
Have a great day ♥
Guess I will call you Chef Heather from now on. I wouldn't think soaking the apples in water would have made THAT big of a difference! But now I know what NOT to do, so thanks for failing for the rest of us, way to take one for the team!
I'm expecting to see a picture of your latice pie Chef Heather!
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