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The preparation process, which includes resting the dough and frying the apples to release moisture, reveals the careful considerations that early cooks employed to ensure their dishes turned out well. A brief blind baking of the crust helps to prevent sogginess, an annoyance that plagues many bakers to this day.
Evolution of the Apple Pie
Historically, the first recorded recipes for apple pie-like dishes trace back to England around 1381, featuring a mishmash of fruits and a more pasty texture. The evolution of these recipes continued through the centuries, with the Elizabethan era marking a significant shift toward more recognizable pies where apples were not mashed but sliced, paving the way for the apple pie known today.