In a nostalgic nod to 1938, “Glen and Friends Cooking” revives a classic from the Town Crier Recipe Book.
This episode stars the Apple Scotch Pie.
Despite its name, there’s not a drop of Scotch in sight. Instead, the pie brims with a butterscotch-like essence, sans alcohol.
The adventure begins with a simple pot. Water, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar meld together.
This concoction aims to mimic butterscotch’s richness.
It’s an inventive base that transforms ordinary apples into the star of the dessert.
A secondary mixture awaits its cue. Brown sugar, salt, and flour unite.
This trio isn’t just for thickening. It’s the glue of flavor, ensuring the pie’s filling is consistently delicious.
The recipe’s call for “six to eight apples” leaves much to the baker’s discretion.
Glen settles on seven, a choice that feels both bold and just right given the recipe’s adaptable nature.
Once simmered in the sugary base, the apples emerge tender.
While fully cooked, they maintain their integrity, ready for their crusty abode.
Both the apples and the sauce must be given time to cool down, echoing the patience required in baking, especially with recipes from yesteryear.
An all-butter crust forms the foundation. It promises flakiness and a rich backdrop for the flavorful filling.
The lattice top, often a source of anxiety, is handled with a pragmatic touch.
Glen proves it’s the pie’s rustic charm, not the precision of its weave, that captivates.
Assembled with care, the pie combines layers of spiced apples and thick sauce under a handmade lattice.
Into the oven it goes, a final step filled with anticipation.
The tasting confirms success. The apples are perfectly tender, the sauce rich, and the crust flaky.
It’s a pie that bridges past and present, showcasing the timeless appeal of good food shared with others.
Glen’s walkthrough of the 1938 Apple Scotch Pie recipe is a baking session that celebrates culinary heritage and the joy of creating and enjoying food together.
Viewers all – this pie recipe is a keeper.
“Apple + butter scotch + butter pie crust = a slice of heaven. Thanks.”
The anticipation was palpable as another said, “I’ve never been so anxious for Glen to get to the finished product. This looks soooo good!”
The pouring of the scotch mixture over the apples caught many by surprise and led to exclamations of “Oh my wow!!!”
Interestingly, a self-proclaimed pie maker chimed in, “As a pie maker, I want people to think it’s hard to make pie pastry. That’s half the fun of making pies.”
This candid insight hints at the playful pride within the baking community, underscoring the satisfaction derived from mastering what many perceive as complex.
See how to make this time-hopping delight from 1938 in Glen’s video below!
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