Apple picking season has arrived and made sure to make an early season trip to the farm.
We picked empire apples, an early variety here in the mid-atlantic.
I'm looking forward to later season varieties, but for now, here's some pie for your viewing pleasure.
Such a simple dish, but so much comfort.
Homemade crust is almost as easy as store bought: Flour, cold butter, salt, and cold water. Done and done.
Before baking, the lattice is all situated.
Brushing some lightly beaten egg on the crust will make it all pretty when it's done in the oven.
If you don't already have one of these handy apple corer/slicer/peelers, and you EVER want to make apple pie or any other apple or pear dessert for that matter, it's the best $20 you'll spend.
Cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, a few tablespoons of flour, and a few pats of butter get tossed with the apples before they pile into the crust.
Vanilla ice cream - brought over by friends on a last- minute emergency stop (once they heard there was apple pie).
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