Apple Pie

Why do people think that the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden is an apple tree? No where in the book of Genesis at Creation does it mention it to be an apple tree. In fact, there was no mention about the type of tree, except that it is a "tree of knowledge of good and evil..." (Genesis 2:17)... "... thou shalt not eat of it..."

Yet in all pictorial depiction of the Garden, you see red apples hanging from the Tree, and Adam & Eve, holding an apple. I guess it has something to do with the colour of the fruit. Afterall, a red fruit in the mist of green leaves stands out a lot more than yellow, or paler green,... But do not be mistaken. It wasn't said to be an apple, really.

Anyway... before I go any further into this argument, I baked an apple pie last night following our steamboat dinner. Had steamboat becoz I was lazy to plan, cut, fry, steam and cook... then I thought I was feeling a s-l-i-g-h-t tinge of guilt for taking the easy way out... hahahaha... so decided to make up with a Pie.

Like the Peach Tart, this is such a breeze! With store-bought puff pastry of course *hee hee hee*.

Macerate the apples, dump them all onto the pie tray, cover, slit and bake. All done in less than an hour.

Really neat. Nice.

Here's what you'd need:

* 3 apples (I used Pink Lady)
* 4 tbsp brown sugar
* 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
* Pinch of salt (or lemon juice)
* 2 sheets of Puff Pastry (slightly thawed)


This is what I did:

1. In a clean bowl, macerate diced apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon and pinch of salt. Set aside and let it stand for at least 20mins. (You will get some brown juice at the end)

2. Generously grease the pie tray. Lay one pastry sheet on it. With a fork, lightly poke it all over.

3. Add in the apples and half of the brown juice. (you may add in all the juice if you wish).

4. Cover the pie with 2nd pastry sheet. Pinch edge to seal.

5. With a knife, lightly slit a X-opening at the middle of the pastry.

6. Egg wash.

7. Bake at 180degC for 20-25mins till puff is golden brown.

8. Let it cool in the tray for at least 10mins to set it before removing the pie.

9. Dust with icing sugar or scoop of ice cream. Serve warm.