Kylie Shay Apple Pie

It was sharp. Sweet. Complex. The crust shattered then melted. It tasted like her grandmother’s hands, like the old wooden table, like the creak of the screen door on a cool autumn night.

Kylie sliced into it. The steam rose in a fragrant cloud. She took a bite. kylie shay apple pie

While the dough rests, toss your sliced apples with the lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let this sit for about 15 minutes. The Kylie Shay trick? Don’t rush this step. Letting the sugar macerate the apples helps draw out excess moisture before baking, preventing that dreaded soggy crust. It was sharp

He showed Kylie how to feel for apples that gave a little when pressed. He made her close her eyes and taste a raw slice. “Sharp,” she said. “Almost mean.” The crust shattered then melted