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How is pastry made?

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Add in the butter, sugar, salt, water and vanilla, and beat the ingredients using a whisk. Add the eggs and beat the batter until smooth. Heat the pressure cooker, covered with the lid but without the pressure, for 3-4 minutes on high heat, then place the cake tin in the empty cooker. Do not add water in the cooker.

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How do I make the pie crust?

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Instructions for making a pie crust can be found in How to Make Pie Crust .

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Should the apples be cooked before the procedures follow?

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No, they fully cook the first go around in the oven with the crusts and all.

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Can I substitute the oven with something else?

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The oven is essential to baking things, especially pies, cakes, and bread, so no, you can't substitute the oven.

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Is cinnamon necessary?

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No. It is just there to enhance the flavor of the apples and give the pie a homey, autumnal feel.

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Do I fry the apples beforehand?

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You don't fry or cook the apples beforehand. You line the dish with the crust, then pour the uncooked, coated apples into the center and add your top crust.

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Does the crust have to be perfectly circular?

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It all depends on the shape of your pie tin. If your pie tin is round, and it normally is, you won't be able to do a different shape and have the crust still hold in its contents. If you have a different kind of tin, though, by all means, experiment.

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How do I know when the base of the pie is cooked?

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You really can't determine during the cooking cycle if the bottom crust is cooked, which is why many bakers prefer to do blind baking.

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Where can I find a video on fluting the edge of the pie crust?

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I recommend checking YouTube. You can find tons of instructional baking videos there!

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How do I stop the apple pie from being soggy?

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Be careful not to overload the filling because too much can cause the dough to become soggy. Also, make sure the apple filling doesn't have liquid in it. With a apple filling that's just right in terms of amount and liquid, you'll avoid making it soggy and produce a delicious crust.

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Should the pie dish be greased to avoid the pastry sticking to it?

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It is recommended that you put parchment paper on it so the pie doesn't stick. But if you don't have any parchment paper, then yes, you should grease it.

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Can we still make apple pie if we don’t have whipping cream?

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The whipping cream is optional to put on top as a decoration. It isn't a required ingredient.

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Can you use regular salt?

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Yes. The difference is too slim to notice. However, iodized salt is more common in many countries. You will want granulated salt instead of " sea salt crystals".

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Can I use a microwave to bake this pie?

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No. Microwave heats from the inside of the pan and will ruin the pie, with the apples being cooked, while the crust stays raw.

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