
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). A little quince marmalade gives a fine flavor to the pie.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Pare and take out the cores of the apples, cutting each apple into four or eight pieces, according to their size
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Lay them neatly in a baking dish
season them with brown sugar and any spice, such as pounded cloves and cinnamon, or grated lemon peel
Add a little water and cover with puff paste
Bake for an hour
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Cutting apples into uniform quarters or eighths ensures even cooking, as pieces of similar size reach tenderness simultaneously. The brown sugar's molasses content adds moisture and complexity while caramelizing during the long bake time. Puff pastry's layered butter-and-dough structure creates steam pockets in the hot oven, resulting in dramatic rise and flaky texture. The extended hour-long bake allows the apples to fully break down and concentrate their flavors while the pastry achieves deep golden color.
The apples can be peeled, cored, and cut up to 4 hours ahead; toss with lemon juice and refrigerate to prevent browning. The assembled unbaked pie can be covered and refrigerated for up to 6 hours before baking; add 10-15 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.
Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes to re-crisp the pastry. The pie can be frozen after baking for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
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The apples can be peeled, cored, and cut up to 4 hours ahead; toss with lemon juice and refrigerate to prevent browning. The assembled unbaked pie can be covered and refrigerated for up to 6 hours before baking; add 10-15 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.
Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes to re-crisp the pastry. The pie can be frozen after baking for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.