Grandmas Apple Tea Recipes

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Roll 1/2 the short crust pastry to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out a 14-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry, trim away the excess and crimp the edge.
• Roll out the rest of the pastry to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the pastry into 1/2-inch strips. On a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper weave the strips of pastry into a lattice that will cover the top of a 9-inch pie plate with 1-inch of overhang. Refrigerate the pie shell and lattice for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the apple quarters into 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss the apples with the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash. Brush the inside edge of the pastry with the egg wash. Arrange the apples in the pie shell and dab the top with pieces of cold butter. Slide the lattice top over the apples. Press the pastry of the lattice firmly on the crimped edge to seal the 2 together. Brush the lattice with egg wash. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using a cheese grater, grate the butter and shortening into the flour. Combine the mixture with your fingers until it resembles cornmeal. Add the ice cold water and mix with a spoon, pulling the water into the flour until a dough forms.
• With your hands, shape the dough into 2 balls and flatten them into disks. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month.

GRANDMA'S APPLE TEA

Steps:

• Pour tea into large wide-rimmed cups or 1-pint soup bowls, filling them about half full. Dilute with freshly boiled water to a golden color; add 1 tablespoon sugar per cup.
• Place an apple quarter in each cup. Stir and serve immediately.

GRANDMA'S STYLE APPLE CAKE WITH VANILLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel the apples and cut into thin slices. Toss slices in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Melt butter. Brush mold with butter. Cool the remaining butter to room temperature and add 1/2 cup of sugar and brown sugar. Whisk butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg with milk and whisk. Stir in flour, baking powder and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour into the mold. Put the sliced apples on top and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 40 minutes.;
• Scrape the vanilla bean into scalded milk. Whisk yolks and sugar. Add a little hot milk to the yolk and sugar mixture. Pour back into the hot milk. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon over a low heat until it starts to thicken. Make sure it does not boil. Strain and let cool down.

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim crust even with edge of plate. Set aside. , In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Arrange half of the apples in pastry shell; sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Dot with butter. , Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. , Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Serve warm if desired or cool on a wire rack.

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat the butter or margarine and cream cheese together until smooth.
• Work in the flour to make a soft dough.
• Divide the dough into two balls, wrap them, and chill them in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour.
• Mix the sliced apples with the cinnamon, sugar, and lemon juice, reserving a little sugar and cinnamon.
• Mix well.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out one ball of pastry and use it to line a deep 10-inch pie dish.
• Bake the pastry blind (see note on baking blind).
• When the pie shell has cooled, fill it with the apples, piling them higher in the center.
• Roll out the other pastry ball thinly and gently lay it on top.
• Press the edges together, trim off any excess pastry, then mark the edges with a fork and prick the top of the pie several times.
• Mix the reserved cinnamon and sugar together, and sprinkle the mixture on top of the pie.
• Bake at 375 F for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples have cooked.
• Note: Baking Blind: Baking blind, which partially cooks the pie shell, will ensure that it stays crisp under a liquid filling.
• Cover the pastry, including the rim, with aluminum foil to prevent it from rising.
• Weigh it down with baking beans (dried lima or butter beans are perfect).
• Bake it in a preheated oven at 400 F for 10-12 minutes (slightly less time if you are making small individual pie shells).
• Remove the foil and bake for a further 5 minutes or until the pie shell starts to color.

GRANDMA'S APPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core and cut up apples.
• Place into large heavy pot and add water.
• Cook for medium high heat, stirring often until apples are tender.
• With potato masher, mash the fruit making it the desired consistancy. If you prefer very smooth, no chunks, process in food processor in small batches or use an inmerison blender. We like it semi-chunky so 5 or 6 presses with the masher tool is good.
• Now, taste it. If you prefer sweeter, add the sugar. If you have used nice sweet assorted varities of apples, you may not need to add any sugar. Stir in the salt and cinnamon.
• Carefully ladel into sterilized hot canning jars, place flats and rings on jars. Place in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

GRANDMOTHER'S APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Generously grease an 8-inch round cake pan (no need to grease if pan is nonstick).
• Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the apples, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the Calvados, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and the cinnamon. Set aside until needed.
• Whisk together the yogurt and the remaining sugar in a large bowl, until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Combine the flour and baking soda, then add the oil and eggs, whisking well after each addition. Stir the apple pieces into the batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Set on a sturdy baking sheet and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
• Note: The cake is best made several hours before serving, or better yet, the night before.