What is a flat pie called?

Table of Contents:

1. What is a flat pie called?
2. Why does my apple pie collapse?
3. What is Dutch apple pie?
4. How many apples is 2.5 lbs?
5. Can you use Mcintosh apples for apple pie?
6. What color Apple is the sweetest?
7. Do Opal apples bake well?
8. What is the season for Opal apples?

What is a flat pie called?

Sometimes the galette consists of a completely enclosed pastry pocket, and other times the pastry crust is simply folded over some of the filling, as displayed in this apple galette. ...

Why does my apple pie collapse?

The problem with baking extra-thick apple pies is that the apples shrink as they cook! This leaves a gap between the crust and the apples, which usually collapses upon cooling. ... The trick is to gently cook the apples first so that they do their reducing before they go in the pie.

What is Dutch apple pie?

What IS Dutch Apple Pie? Here's the thing, I am not a food historian, but after a little research it just looks like a Dutch Apple Pie is an apple pie with a crumb/streusel topping as opposed to a pie crust on top.

How many apples is 2.5 lbs?

The answer depends on the variety of the apple. It takes less big Red Delicious apples to make a pound than it does small Macintoshes. The general rule is that it takes four small, three medium or two large apples to make a pound.

Can you use Mcintosh apples for apple pie?

Macintosh or Granny Smith apples are the best choices for apple pie because they are the least mushy apples.

What color Apple is the sweetest?

Golden Delicious Apples Golden Delicious apples are exceptionally sweet and sugary when allowed to ripen on the tree. These are among the sweetest yellow-green apples, as many other apples with green peels can be quite tart.

Do Opal apples bake well?

The Opal apple holds up well to baking. It remains nice and firm, and it serves up a healthy dessert you will love serving.

What is the season for Opal apples?

Opal® apples are available from November through June each year and grown in limited acreage so once it's gone for the season - it's gone.