Ode to Apple Pie
Yes, Dear Readers, that is a homemade pie…homemade by yours truly. I totally blame my father.
I stopped by my parents today (it’s been awhile since I saw them). We started talking about cooking and baking. Ocean State Job Lot has a sale going on this week – the Bob’s Red Mill flours and gluten free products are on sale. So I told my dad that I have been on this baking streak and made some bread over the weekend. So he was like – so, have you made pie yet? And I was like – nope, not yet – I haven’t gotten any apples at the store yet. So, he hands me a bag with eight apples!
It’s been about 15 years or so since I made a pie from scratch. I knew I’d need shortening (I was totally out), but that just about everything else would be in the kitchen. Although, I had a small moment of panic when I realized I didn’t have a pie pan. But, since I had to go out for the shortening, I popped into Ocean State for a $1 pie pan. Problem solved!
So – I found a recipe on the internet (of course) and set off to make my pie. In deference to my recent experiences with flour (very messy!) I pulled out an apron from the basement and got the crust going. I put it in the frig to chill for about 30 minutes and started on the apple peeling, coring and slicing. Once all that was done, the crust was ready to be rolled out and put in the brand new pie pan. After baking for 45 minutes, this beautiful apple pie was the result.
After The Boy’s sword class, I called my parents to see if anyone was interested in a piece of pie. I spoke to my mom, and she said dad was out getting milk and she’d pass the message along when he got in. So, ten minutes later, I drive by and his car is in his driveway. I get home, wait for about 5 minutes, and call to make sure they are coming over. Mom was still under the impression he was out getting milk. I said, well his car is parked at home… and sure enough, he was in his office. Once he heard there was pie, they were on their way!
Status after their visit: Pie is Good. Pie is Very Good. Pie will be delicious breakfast. Pie was awesome nighttime snack.
