Recipe of the Month

Homemade Apple Pie...

from scratch!

The set up...

I even broke my stupid peeler...

And I cannot find my corer.

The homemade pie from scratch was my biggest fear.

It was not perfect. I had to cut some pieces off around the edge and fill small misperfections in the middle and on the sides. I thought I had it big enough, but it turned out that what I thought was a pretty good circle, was actually an oval...oops.

After I patched up the pie crust, I put all of my perfectly cut apples, sprinkled it with cinnamon and sugar, topped that with flour (not sure why), and then...
Added the top.

Again, I had to do some patching, but I think it turned out okay.

I even fancied it up by putting a cross pattern on the top.

And what is in the center?

Yep, an apple...an ode to the pie!

I was very VERY proud.

So proud, that I set up the self timer and took a self portrait with it!
Yes, I look huge in this picture. I am not pregnant, I just have an apron on and apparently forgot to suck in...

The finished product. I was supposed to sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar, but I more like doused it. Still looks good...I think.

Taste test... to be completely honest, I don't like apple pie. Nor do I like apples in general. So I am waiting for Josh to finish charting for football and finish watching the San Diego game for him to taste it. I even bought ice cream! Wish me good luck!

And don't forgot about tomorrow...please PLEASE keep your fingers crossed that I don't get lost, that everyone is welcoming, and that it doesn't actually take an entire hour and twenty minutes to get there! Happy October!