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2021 County Fair Apple Pie Winner Y es, Thanksgiving is approaching — and what will you make for your holiday table this year? Some people love pumpkin pie but if it’s not a favorite for your family, why not try this award-winning apple pie recipe from Janice Weaver of Santa Cruz? She won “best of show” at the 2021 Santa Cruz County Fair’s apple pie contest, organized by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. Fresh apples grown locally are in season at farmer’s markets — no longdistance shipping needed. To make this dessert extra-special, add a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream — something the kids can help with! By the way, South County was wellrepresented in the apple pie competition with Elijah Tomasini of Aromas first in the youth division and Rita Hewitt of Watsonville first in the adult division. ••• Pie Crust 21⁄2 C flour 1 t salt 1 T sugar
1 C unsalted butter ⁄2 C water Whisk dry ingredients together. Cut butter into flour in little pieces. Add cold water, and combine until holding together. Divide in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least one hour. Filling 4-5 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1 T lemon juice 1 C sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 ⁄8 t salt 1 T cornstarch Roll out one half of dough and fit into 9-inch pie pan. Toss filling ingredients together and pour into shell. Roll out second half of dough for top of pie. Crimp it together, add vents, and bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes. n 1
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o you have a recipe that is a family favorite? Or maybe one from your childhood you would like to share? The Aptos Times will be publishing one recipe each issue from a community member. Feel free to add a little history to the recipe if you want (approximately 75 words). Every issue we will randomly choose a recipe to publish. Find your favorite and send it to cathe@cyber-times.com today!
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