This common ingredient makes the apple flavor sing.
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I entered my first Los Angeles pie contest in 2013.
There were hundreds of bakers with hundreds of pies in towit was truly a sight to behold.
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Thanks to my proximity, I tasted Sharons apple pie.
It was, in fact, a perfect apple pie.
Ive used her award-winning apple pie tips ever since.
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It makes a noticeable difference, adding delightful flavor and texture to the finished pie.
Thats a delicious dessert, but a totally different pie.
Were talkingclassic apple pie, specifically the double-crust kind.
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Most apple pie fillings are simply composed of fruit, spices, sugar, and flour or cornstarch.
Maybe a little butter.
While its true that good apples dont need much help, something special happens when you add sour cream.
No one will know theres sour cream in there, but it helps the apple flavor sing.
Toss well to combine and coat the apple slices.
Dont add too muchit will throw off the ratio of thickener in your filling.
