Braided Apple Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter
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2½ pounds of apples, sliced, peeled, and with cores removed (~4-5 large ones)
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½ cup white sugar
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¼ cup brown packed sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon (ground)
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¼ tsp ginger powder
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½ tsp ground allspice
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¼ tsp salt
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2 Tbsp plain flour
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2 Tbsp cornstarch
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1 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
→ Dough and Topping
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1 box (14.1 ounces) of pre-made pie dough (2 sheets)
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1 beaten egg mixed with 1 Tbsp water
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2 Tbsp turbinado or sanding sugar
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Vanilla ice cream for serving
# Instructions:
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In a large pan, melt butter and cook apples with sugars and spices until softened. Mix flour with cornstarch, stir it in, and cook till thick. Add lemon juice at the end and let everything cool completely.
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Stack the pie crusts, then roll them into a rectangle about 11 by 18 inches. Pour the cooled apple mix on top and spread it out evenly.
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Roll the pastry into a log shape, slice it lengthwise, then twist the halves together with the cut sides facing up.
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Brush the dough with the egg mixture, sprinkle sugar over the top, and bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
# Notes:
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Top apple types: Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Jonagold.
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Mixing apples makes better flavor combos.