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I wanted this to sit on a flaky crust that is as crisp and well-browned on the bottom, as much as it is around the edges.

I wanted a pie that’s warmly spiced, with a saucy apple filling, and caramel notes in every bite. It’s just that I never actually made one that came out the way I had imagined. It’s not that I think it’s difficult to make. Love it! Well as long as it’s worth it in the end ofcourse.īut for some reason, that seemingly “simple” apple pie, that tends to be the least of most bakers’ worries, has been one of those things that has perplexed me for years. Gimme a towering 12 layer chocolate cake recipe & I’ll welcome it with open arms.Īs much as I enjoy making simple, care-free pastries that whip up in no time, I just LOVE taking on more difficult baking projects with multi-step instructions, intense level of involvement and days to prepare.

Throw a Russian Honey Cake that takes 3 days to prepare & you’ll find me elbow deep in batter. Challenging recipes excite me and complex ones fuels my passion. Please tell me I’m not the only one who thinks that apple pie is not “as easy as pie.”Īs a baking enthusiast & self proclaimed pastry nerd, it’s safe to say that I’m pretty confident around the oven. Super flaky crust, warmly spiced, saucy apple filling, crunchy crumb topping…this is apple pie perfection right here! A few tricks ensures a crisp, well-browned bottom crust that is never, ever dense or soggy.