Super Apple Pie

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I think I know why this pie is called "Super" Apple. Because it's exploding with apple flavor throughout the entire pie!

Apple-fying the crust made the flavor out of this world! We don't consume alcohol, so we used a good local apple cider. Can't imagine apple pie without this trick now.

The jelly and liquid reduction added even more apple flavor. Some say the glaze burns, so add it halfway. Grains of Paradise [found em at Whole Foods] were interesting, good for the gourmet crowd, but cinnamon works, too, for a traditional pie. Tapioca flour has a good, natural mouth feel. Sugar is a bit low, try increasing to 1/3 cup if you like it sweet.

Pie bird is neat, which I found at Bed Bath for $2, felt nice and retro. (: Tart pan is brilliant, all our pies are made with it now. Clean pie slices and wows the crowd every time.

All in all, definitely SUPER Apple Pie that is so worth the extra effort. Thanks AB!

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This is some fine pie. But if you really want it to kill, try orange marmalade rather than apple jelly. Yum!

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Lol, this pie was HUGE!

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Can't buy applejack or apple jelly in Alaska (unless via Internet. Didn't want to spring for the $50 apple brandy. Used apple pucker (apple schnapps and apple cinnamon preserves instead. Didn't affect the outcome that I can tell and tastes spectacular. Put the reduction liquid in the pie and brushed the top with sugar water. Crust is best I've ever made and pie is better than grandmas.

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The pie crust was wonderful!! I used my Pampered Chef pie stone. My pie was soupy. Unfortunately my interenet was down and was not able to look at the reviews. i'll add extra tapioca flour next time. I'll definately make again.

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Best apple pie we have ever made. Made this exactly as stated except used lard instead in the crust (with the butter. The apples had great texture, plenty of thicken liquid. Pie crust was hard to handle (due to the fat content, kept using a chilled sheet pan to firm up the fat as working it quickly soften it. Rolled out thin, it covers the tart pan as described in the show well (top and bottom. UPDATE: I have made this 3 times since, awesome each time.

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Alton you are a godsend! I used the filling for a cheesecake and it was Amazing! Will definately try this recipe on its own next time. It was perfect!

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What a disappointment! I spent so much money on the ingredients for this pie...the Apple Jack, 10" pan, pie bird, tapioca flour, and grains of paradise. I had to get most of it online. This apple pie wasn't any better than the basic recipe I've used for years. Beware that the glaze on the top crust burns quickly. I had to use a knife to get it off, so now the pie looks so messy. I usually think Alton's recipes are great, but NOT THIS ONE! I made it exactly as stated.

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Really bugs me people asking questions that the answers are obvious! "What's the little birdie in the pie for?" Watch the episode people! Or even the video on this very website! jeesh!

With that said, the pie is amazing! Crust is incredible and the apples are the star of the show, as they should be! As far as having to go on a "scavenger hunt" to find some of the the ingredients? That's all part of the fun!

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We made this for Thanksgiving and it was one of the best apple pies I have ever had. After eating this, I couldn't eat any other apple pies ever again.