Apple Pie with Applejack in the crust, on Alton Brown last night.Might be fun to try?

[nan]

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_116300,00.html

 

[shaun-in-to]

Did he explain why? Just for flavour, or does the alcohol do something, like vodka in recent posts?

 

[marilynfl]

That's what I was thinking...the alcohol connection. I use apple cider for flavor/tenderness.

 

[nan]

Yes, he explained the alcohol connection. It is one of the prettiest pies I have seen

like doing it in the tart pan. Did you read where he starts it on bottom of oven? Guess with electric, one could put it one lowest shelf?

 

[Marg CDN]

Grains of paradise?

 

[nan]

don't see it on recipe, but he stated that crushed caraway seems could be used

 

[nan]

seeds

 

[Marg CDN]

It's the last item in the filling. 1/4 t. I've never heard of it.

 

[shaun-in-to]

Never heard of it either, but here it is. Suggested sub is cardamom. In Toronto you

can get it at the Spice Trader on Queen West.

http://www.foodsubs.com/SpiceAfr.html

 

[Marg CDN]

You are going to get me out into this city aren't you? I've never heard of malegueta pepper

either. But...something new to try.

Thanks Shaun.

 

[angak]

testing that applejack Nan?

 

[cynupstateny]

My understanding is that it's not even a member of the pepper family, it's in the

ginger family. Very hot with floral undertones. It was discussed quite a bit on another board.