Apple Pie – Page 2

- In large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder, making sure to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add the eggs and the melted butter to the dry ingredients and whisk until a cohesive dough forms. Add the milk little by little, correcting as necessary, until the dough has a smooth and workable consistency.
- Partition the dough in half, designating half for the bottom crust and the other for the top crust. To make the portions more workable, wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

- Get the apple filling ready.
- Cut the apples into thin slices, remove the cores, and place them in a large mixing basin to develop their taste.
- Dredge the apple slices in a generous amount of sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract so that every slice is well covered with the flavorful concoction and ready to entice the senses.

- Put the Pie Together:
- Set your oven to a warm 180°C (350°F) so that it is ready for the gourmet creation you are about to embark on.
- One half of the refrigerated dough should be rolled out on a floured surface and carefully shaped to fit your 9-inch pie plate. Carefully move the prepared crust to the prepared dish, making sure to press it firmly into the bottom and sides.

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- Arrange the spiced apple slices into the baked crust to create a gorgeous mound that will provide a taste explosion with every mouthful.
- Gently unfold the last piece of dough and place it on top of the apple ensemble. To ensure the pie’s demise, trim off any extra dough and carefully crimp the edges.
- Sprinkle a few well-placed slits in the upper crust of your creation to allow steam to gently escape while it bakes.

- Prepare the Pie:
- Place the pie-to-be on a reliable baking sheet so that it may collect any tasty drips that might try to spill. Place the entire assembly in the oven that has been warmed, and let it bake in the heat for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the crust takes on a beautiful golden color and the filling begins to bubble excitedly.
- Present and Savor:

With much anticipation, remove the apple pie from the oven and give it a good 30 minutes to cool and settle.
Serve the pie with reverence, warm or at a slightly cooler room temperature. For an added bit of decadence, you may even dust the pie with powdered sugar. Savor the delicious flavors of this masterfully prepared dish, with every bite offering a satisfying and pleasurable gastronomic experience.