Why and How to Sweat Apples for Pie posted by Staff Writer Pin Share Tweet Email Jump to Recipe Why and How to Sweat Apples for Pie Say goodbye to runny apple pies forever with this tutorial explaining WHY and HOW to Sweat Apples for Pie. No more soggy bottom crusts or fillings that won’t stay put! Related Recipes Paula Deen’s Apple Pie Recipe Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart Bread Apple Pie Bread Pudding What does it mean to “Sweat” Apples? The process of sweating apples simply means to reduce the amount of juice in the apple slices intended for pie. You can easily draw the juice out of the apple slices by coating them in sugar and lemon juice and allowing them to sit for at least an hour at room temperature. The juice will gather at the bottom of the bowl (you can use this juice later to make cider or syrup!) and you can proceed to use the slightly dehydrated apples for a pie filling using any recipe. Why Should I Sweat Apples? Sweating apples goes a LONG WAY in preventing a running filling and a soggy pie crust bottom. And it’s an extremely easy process, so why not?! Ingredients 4-5 medium apples*, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice *Adjust this amount depending on the amount of apples your recipe calls for How to Sweat Apples Once the apples are peeled and sliced, place them in a large bowl. Toss the apple slices with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Let them sit, uncovered, at room temperature for at least an hour. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from their juices and transfer the slices to another mixing bowl to proceed with the pie recipe of your choosing. Continue to Content Why and How to Sweat Apples for Pie Yield: 1 Apple Pie Prep Time: 2 hours 1 second Total Time: 2 hours 1 second Say goodbye to runny apple pies forever with this tutorial explaining WHY and HOW to Sweat Apples for Pie. No more soggy bottom crusts or fillings that won't stay put! Print Ingredients 4-5 medium apples*, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions Once the apples are peeled and sliced, place them in a large bowl.Toss the apple slices with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.Let them sit, uncovered, at room temperature for at least an hour.Use a slotted spoon to remove them from their juices and transfer the slices to another mixing bowl to proceed with the pie recipe of your choosing. Notes *Adjust this amount depending on the amount of apples your recipe calls for Pin this Recipe to Save for Later Pin any of the images on this page to save this recipe for later.I’m adding it to my Pie Recipes and my Thanksgiving Recipes Board!
