Twisted Apple Braid (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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2½ lbs apples, sliced and peeled (4-5 large ones), with cores removed
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2 Tbsp plain unsalted butter
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½ cup white sugar
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¼ cup dark brown sugar
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¼ tsp powdered ginger
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp allspice
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2 Tbsp cornstarch
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2 Tbsp regular flour
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¼ tsp salt
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1 Tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
→ Dough and Topping
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2 pre-made pie crust sheets (14.1 oz box)
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2 Tbsp coarse sugar (turbinado or sanding sugar)
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1 large egg mixed with 1 Tbsp water
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Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
# Instructions:
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In a big skillet, sauté the apples, butter, sugars, and all the spices until the apples soften. Toss in flour and cornstarch, and stir until it thickens up. Mix in lemon juice at the end, then let it cool off.
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Stack the two pie crusts and roll them out into a rectangle about 11 by 18 inches. Spread the cooled filling across the dough evenly.
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Roll up the dough tightly into a log, slice it lengthwise, and twist the halves together to show the cut layers on top.
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Cover it with egg wash, sprinkle the coarse sugar on top, and bake at 375°F for around 18 to 20 minutes, keeping an eye until it turns golden.
# Notes:
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Go for apples like Jonagold, Braeburn, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp.
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Mixing different kinds of apples brings out the best taste.