Comments on: Salted Caramel Apple Pie a la Saveur (from Four & Twenty Blackbirds)

By: cai

cai — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:55:58 +0000

Ohhh, it looks divine, I will try to make this on Easter!

Segue…Miss Betty Q, I your hotmail address is inactive na?

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 12:46:58 +0000

Try throwing in a handful of chopped dried mangoes to the apple filling and it gives a nice flavour boost to the pie.

By: Natie

Natie — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:12:58 +0000

Ayayay! It’s baking time! Thanks for all the tips here… And I agree with Sleepless in S…Pillsbury when you’re in a rush…

I was looking for the LIKE button again.. Too much Facebook..

By: Natie

Natie — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:11:44 +0000

Ayayay! It’s baking time! Thanks for all the tips here… And I agree with Sleepless in S…Pillsbury when you’re in a rush…

By: Betchay

Betchay — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 11:53:01 +0000

The maple leaf topping is so pretty!
Langka-apple combo sounds interesting!

By: Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 02:38:51 +0000

Sister,and still have to do the all the works,Anyone can measure the ratio of flour,salt and sugar ,some people will buy it for the WS brand ..crazy! I agree with your angst.
A refrigerated Pillsbury pie crust will probably be a better option.

By: sister

sister — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 01:41:40 +0000

Have you seen the Williams Sonoma ad for pie crust mix? $10.95 for 13 oz. of flour and salt, and OMG sugar! You have to add the butter and water. Do they really think the WS customer is so stupid and helpless?

By: betty q.

betty q. — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:31:19 +0000

MM…hit t submit button right away kasi!

Our US friends Thanksgiving is coming up soon! A few suggestions if I may for a quick stress free dessert. For those iffy to try the langkA apple combo considering fresh langkA isn’t exactly cheap here! use it as a filling for crepes, sautéing the fruits first till they turn syrupy and nicely caramelized. Add a splash of rum, brandy or calvados and flambé. Cool and fill the crepes.

Another one is buy frozen puff pastry…defrost in refrigerator. then roll it out to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/3 inch. Eggwash…then using a fork or comb decorating tool, make a cross cross pattern all over. Cut into rectangles …size depends on you guys! Not too big and not too small..put in parchment paper and chill. Then bake in 350 degree oven till nicely browned. Cool and split.

Prepare your filling. Then comes the plating…salted caramel sauce with a spoon and do the swoosh….or dip paint brush in saltedcaramel and paint across the plate in one stroke. Now put crepes or bottom puff pastry on plate and top with filling. Puff pastry top along side.

Excellent with a cup of roasted nut flavoured tea!

All of the components can be made ahead of time even days before so youhave lots of time for the turkey and the sides and a nap!

By: betty q.

betty q. — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 13:43:57 +0000

Speaking of langkA , MM…whole ripe jackfruit is sold in Asian markets here. I passed by one maybe 2 years ago and the smell was so intoxicating that I bought a small portion. Normally I buy the canned ones ( I prefer the rooster brand) but that day,I thought the ripe fruit will be good!…wrong! For $8, all I got was 4 fruits after peeling the white stuff! Learned my lesson, went back to canned stuff which costs only $2.19!

Anyway, yes, do try the jackfruit langkA. The inspiration ….go on ….seeking sustenance.wordpress.com…but I prefer turning the langkA-apple combo into sour cream coffee cake with the layer of fruit in the middle. This is a reminder for me to bake it among other goodies for the Church bazaar in November! Thank you, MM and Khew!

Hey Mrs. P….if you out there, send me an email and I will set aside 1 dozen ensaymadas for you in November to have for merienda if you are going to see La Emp!

By: Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 05:04:19 +0000

And thank you for the AWESOME tips on making pies.