Apple pie
It consists of only three things: apples, filling, and a crust. When you think of it as a straightforward three-part dessert, it seems like such a simple project to undertake. And yet making one from scratch can be anything but simple.
So what do you do? Give up and secure one of Mrs. Smith’s deep-dish apple pies? Or perhaps you go in ‘halvies’ with the store? They supply the three components and you assemble and bake.
Everyone who loves this special treat will have to decide how he’ll get one each time he decides to have one. And in the past, when I was faced with this decision, I simply bought one. Then, I got adventurous and bought a pre-made pie crust and a can of apple pie filling. The result was uh … not what I expected.
Well at that point, I decided the pie didn’t need to taste exactly like a store bought pie; but, it needed to at least taste good. So, I resolved to buy only the crust and find a recipe for a really good filling. (Still believing I could not make an apple pie start to finish on my own.)
After much searching, I found a great filling recipe. And the accolades came pouring in. But with each one I had to admit that part of the praise belonged to Walmart, as they had made the crust. It was then that I decided I had to master the art of making pie crusts.
Again another search for a tnt, tried and true, recipe. I found one that I love and have been using it for some time. So now, I can make a great tasting apple pie start to finish. I’m so proud of me.
