Pies

[poliphilo]

We have a lot of apples this year- and a lot of apples means a lot of pies. I've made three so far.

The first had nothing in it but apples- and was a bit dull.

The second had a handful of dried dates thrown in and was rich and mellow.

The third had ginger and blackberries- and was pretty good too. It's remarkable how much flavour there is in blackberries.

I haven't added sugar to any of them. No need.

Comments

[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

apple pies with currants are good, too.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Yes, certainly.

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

We're enjoying a lot of blackberry and apple crumbles and pies at the moment, but though we have lots of blackberries, I have to buy the apples.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

We're lucky- we have both on site.

[artkouros.livejournal.com]

I'm not an expert on English cooking, but shouldn't there be blackbirds or something?

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Not with apples. They don't go at all well together.

[qatsi.livejournal.com]

Lamb and apple go together for a savoury pie. And some traditional Cornish pasties have meat and veg at one end, and dessert at the other.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Lamb really needs something sharp to offset the fattiness.

[sorenr.livejournal.com]

Try turning the apple slices in some lemon juice and cinnamon... The lemon can really help most fruits taste "like themselves, only more", and obviously apple and cinnamon is a classic combination.

(Though don't bother trying this while you can still mix in blackberries! That is so good... But in winter when there's nothing else in season, try it!)

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I think I'll be picking blackberries for a while yet. There are still plenty ripening on the bushes.

[davesmusictank.livejournal.com]

Apples pies with ginger and spice is good too.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I love ginger.

[amritarosa.livejournal.com]

Mmmm that sounds delicious! What kind(s?) of apples do you grow?