Ingredients

  • 7 -8 large granny smith apples (peel, core and thinly slice, 1/8-inch) or 7 -8 large other tart baking apples (peel, core and thinly slice, 1/8-inch)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 1/4 cups brown sugar (this is correct)
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon mince orange peel, dry
  • 1 tablespoon dry tapioca (instant tapioca)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/8 - 1/4 cup Bourbon

Method

  • This recipe is for a 9.5-inch, double crust, deep-dish pie.
  • Put the sliced apples in a large pot and simmer with the water and lemon juice.
  • Simmer and stir until just tender, 8-10 minutes.
  • As the apples are simmering, prepare your favorite 2-crust pie crust recipe.
  • Line a deep dish pie pan with the bottom crust.
  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Mix together the sugar, brown sugar, flour, salt, spices and tapioca.
  • Remove the apples from the pot using a slotted spoon to drain off the excess liquid and place directly into the pie shell.
  • Pour the dry ingredients over the apples and dot with the butter.
  • Pour the bourbon very carefully over the top.
  • Lattice the top crust of the pie if desired, using extra bourbon on your fingers to moisten the pastry to keep it pliable and along the edges to seal.
  • Bake at 425° for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350° for another 15 minutes or until the pie crust is golden brown.
  • Let sit before slicing.