"This historic pie has been in our family for many generations and is always served at our get-togethers".
TIME & SERVINGS
YIELDS:8 SERVING(S)
PREP TIME:40 MIN
BAKING: 1 HR + COOLING
PREP TIME:40 MIN
BAKING: 1 HR + COOLING
INGREDIENT
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pastry for double-crust pie
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup white vinegar
1 quart hot water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pastry for double-crust pie
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup white vinegar
1 quart hot water
INSTRUCTIONS(STEPS)
- Preheat oven to 450°. Whisk together sugar, flour and nutmeg; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll one-third of pie dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 2x1-in. strips. Layer a deep 12-in. enamel-coated cast-iron skillet or ovenproof casserole with half the strips; sprinkle with half the sugar mixture. Dot with half the butter. Repeat sugar and butter layers.
- Roll remaining two-thirds of pie dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling, pressing against sides of skillet or casserole. Cut a slit in top. Add vinegar to hot water; slowly pour vinegar mixture through slit. Liquid may bubble up through crust; this is normal. To catch spills, line an oven rack with foil.
- Bake until crust is golden brown, about 1 hour. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 15-20 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack.