How about some apple pie

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Mike: We have to make dinner tonight. I hope you remembered!

Cathy: Oops, I forgot actually. What do you want to make?

Mike: Well, I thought we could make that apple pie we did last time. what do you think?

Cathy: Yeah, ok, that’s a good idea. Do we have everything we need?

Mike: Mm, let’s go and have a look in the kitchen.

Cathy: right, first, of course, we need some apples. Do we have any?

Mike: Yes, we have a lot of apples. I bought ten only yesterday. How many do we have to use?

Cathy: I think six large apples will be fine. Now, is there any flour? We have to use two and a half cups of flour. How much do we have?

Mike: I think we’ll have to buy some flour. We don’t have much. Maybe only 200 grams. I’ll start a shopping list. ok, flour. What about cinnamon and nutmeg?

Cathy: Well, for this recipe, we only need a little cinnamon and nutmeg. How much do we have?

Mike: Oh, these containers are both full, so we don’t need any more. Now, we need a little salt.

Cathy: OK, we have a lot of salt.

Mike: And quite a lot of sugar, hmmm. it says in the recipe about a cup.

Cathy: Oh. we don’t have any sugar! We can’t make apple pie without sugar. Write sugar on the shopping list.

Mike: OK, I’ve got it. We need a little butter too. Did you buy any butter yesterday at the store?

Cathy: No, I didn’t get any. How much do we need for the recipe?

Mike: Well, it says 100 grams. I think we have some butter in the fridge.

Cathy: Yes, we don’t have much but there’s enough.

Mike: OK, I will go down to the store and buy these things we need. And we can start when I return.

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Apple Pie Order

Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.

Today we tell about the expression, «apple pie order.» It means in perfect order, very well organized.

Nobody is sure where and when the expression apple pie order began. Some say that Scottish and English writers used the expression a long time ago. Others say it first was used in the northeastern American states known as New England.

The housewives of New England cut their apples in even slices. Then they filled pie pans with them in an organized way, row upon row. As one writer said, the women of New England loved to have everything in its place. This perhaps explains why it generally is believed that the expression apple-pie order began in New England.

Another old expression describes the opposite condition – wild disorder. That expression is apple of discord. It comes from ancient mythology.

The myth says that all the gods and goddesses were sitting around the table to celebrate the marriage of Thetis and Peleus. One of the goddesses, Discord, was a troublemaker. She threw a golden apple on the table to be given as a prize to the most beautiful goddess.

It was not an easy decision to make. How could they choose among Juno, Minerva and Venus. Paris was given the task of deciding. He decided to give the golden apple to Venus. Juno and Minerva were very angry and threatened him. This, the myth says, began the long Trojan war.

At one time, the tomato was called a love apple. That was a mistake. This is how the mistake happened.

In the sixteenth century, Spain imported the tomato from South America after Spanish explorers had landed there. Spain then exported the tomato to Morocco. Italian traders carried it on to Italy. The Italian name for the tomato was pomo di Moro – apple of the Moors.

When French growers imported it from Italy, they thought di Moro meant d’amour, the French word for love. And so pomo di Moro became the apple of love.

People believe many things about the apple. One belief is that it has great powers of keeping people healthy. A very common expression is «An apple a day keeps the doctor away.»

Another belief is based on fact. The expression is «One rotten apple spoils the barrel.» When an apple begins to go bad, it ruins all the other apples around it in the container. The expression has come to mean that one bad person in a group can cause everyone to act bad.

You have been listening to the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. I’m Warren Scheer.

Порядок яблочного пирога

А сейчас – специальная программа по изучению английского языка радио «Голос Америки» — «Слова и их истории происхождения».

Сегодня мы расскажем о выражении «порядок яблочного пирога». Оно означает, что дела – в превосходном порядке, очень хорошо организованы.

Никто не знает точно, где и когда появилось выражение «порядок яблочного пирога». Некоторые говорят, что шотландские и английские писатели использовали это выражение с давних пор. Другие говорят, что впервые оно было использовано в северо-восточных американских штатах, известных как Новая Англия.

Домохозяйки Новой Англии нарезали яблоки ровными дольками. Потом они заполняли формы для пирогов яблоками по порядку, ряд за рядом. Как выразился один писатель, женщины Новой Англии любили, чтобы все вещи были на своих местах. Это, вероятно, объясняет тот факт, что в целом Новая Англия считается родиной выражения «порядок яблочного пирога».

Другое старое выражение описывает противоположное состояние – дикий беспорядок. Это выражение – яблоко раздора. Оно происходит из античной мифологии.

Миф рассказывает о том, как все боги и богини сидели вокруг стола, отмечая свадьбу Фетиды и Пелея. Одна из богинь, Раздор, любила создавать неприятности. Она бросила на стол золотое яблоко, чтобы оно досталось как приз самой прекрасной из богинь.

Принять это решение было нелегко. Как можно было выбрать между Юноной, Минервой и Венерой? Парису было дано задание выбрать. Он решил отдать золотое яблоко Венере. Юнона и Минерва были очень злы и пригрозили ему. С этого, как гласит миф, и началась долгая Троянская война.

Одно время помидор называли любовным яблоком. Это было ошибкой. И вот, как она произошла.

В 16 веке Испания привезла помидор из Южной Америки, после того как испанские исследователи высадились там. Затем Испания экспортировала помидор в Марокко. Итальянские торговцы привезли его в Италию. Итальянское название помидора было pomo di Moro – яблоко мавров.

Когда французские садоводы импортировали его из Италии, они думали, что di Moro означает d’amour, «любовь» по-французски. И так pomo di Moro стало «яблоком любви».

Люди верят во многие вещи о яблоках. Одно верование — огромные целительные силы яблока. Очень частое выражение – «Яблоко в день – и доктор не нужен».

Другое убеждение основано на фактах. Это выражение – «Одно гнилое яблоко портит всю бочку». Когда яблоко начинает портиться, оно портит все другие яблоки вокруг себя в контейнере. Это выражение означает, что один очень плохой человек в группе может привести к тому, что все начнут вести себя плохо.

Вы слушали специальную программу по изучению английского языка радио «Голос Америки» «Слова и их истории происхождения». С вами был Уоррен Шир.

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How to Make an Apple Pie

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2) What other three ingredients do you need?

• brown cinnamon, brown sugar and white sugar
• ground cinnamon, white sugar and brown sugar
• ground cinnamon, white sugar, and baking soda

• peel and core the apples
• peel and boil the apples
• core and fry the apples

4) How much sugar and how much flour do you need?

• two tablespoons of sugar and two cups of flour
• two cups of sugar and two tablespoons of flour

5) What are they adding now?

• some sugar
• some cinnamon
• some lemon

6) What is in the glass bowl?

7) They preheated the oven up to … .

8) Now they must set the … .

9) The pie looks … .

10) What is the next step?

• making another apple pie
• eating the apple pie

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How to Make Apple Pie in 10 Simple Steps

How to Make a Basic Apple Pie

Every year, especially around the holidays, the desire to make apple pie surges. With the tart taste of apples, the sweetness from the cinnamon sugar, and the crunch of that delicious flaky crust; apple pie undeniably embodies the flavors of fall.

If you’re like us and were a little overzealous when you went apple picking, you’ll need a way to use up that bounty. Sure, you can whip up apple butter and applesauce, but nothing beats a classic apple pie, particularly when apple season is at its peak.

Below we provide a step-by-step tutorial of how to make your basic apple pie with either a lattice or standard top crust. No matter if you are a beginner, or veteran baker looking to brush up on their apple pie making skills, we’ve got you covered.

Chill the Ingredients

First thing’s first, we need to prep the ingredients. In a large bowl, mix together 2 and 2/3 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt, then chill in the fridge.

Next, in separate dishes, place 1 cup shortening and 3/4 cup cold water in the fridge, until they are chilled.

Once the shortening and water are chilled, remove from the fridge and add them to the large bowl with flour and salt.

Combine the Shortening and Flour

Using a pastry blender, a food processor, or two knives in scissor fashion, cut the flour mixture and shortening until it resembles coarse crumbles. There should be some larger pieces of shortening that are still present in the mix. Ultimately it will look crumbly.

Creating a Ball of Dough

After you have accomplished coarse crumbles, add 1/2 cup cold water to the bowl and mix by hand. Continue to add more water, but only just enough to make the dough start to form a ball of dough, like photographed above.

Dividing Dough

Once you have made your dough, divide it into two equal-sized balls. Flatten into disks by using the palm of your hand and then wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and let chill for at least 30 minutes.

Peel and Core Apples

While the dough is chilling in the fridge, wash, core and peel 6 to 8 apples. Feel free to use a variety of sweet and tart apples. Though you may find some varieties too tart to munch on, they will be baked and seasoned with delicious spices, so the end result will taste incredible!

Mix the Apple Filling

Cut the apples into 1/4-inch slices (or however thick you prefer). Then, in a large bowl, mix the apple slices with 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg. Make sure that the apples are completely coated.

Line the Pie Plate

Once you have your apple filling made, roll out one ball of dough to at least 2-inches larger than the pie plate you are using and then line the pie plate. This will help when attaching the top crust to the bottom crust.

Fill the Pie Shell

Pour the apple mixture into the pie shell. Cut 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter into small pieces and dot the apple pie filling.

Create the Lattice Top Crust

For creating the top crust, there are two options we mention here: creating a lattice top crust and creating a standard top crust. Both are beautiful ways to present your pie. Choose whichever moves you most in the moment.

To Create a Lattice Top Crust

Roll out the second ball of dough and cut into 1/2-inch wide strips. Lay half of the strips about 1/2-inches away from each other in one direction. Flip them over halfway and then start interlacing them with the remainder of the strips, in the opposite direction. Repeat until you have an interlaced crust.

Once you’ve created the lattice, brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Loosely cover pie with foil, so the crust doesn’t burn and then return to the oven to continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool for 15 to 20 minutes, then enjoy!

Create a Standard Top Crust

To Create a Standard Top Crust

There are so many ways to attach a top crust for a pie. First, roll out the second ball of dough until 1/8-inch thick. Next, select which type of design you would like to use to create the border where the bottom and top crusts join. You can make a large scalloped design, rope crust crimp, an angled crust crimp, or use a fork to crimp the edge. Any way you choose to attach your top crust, just make sure to create vents by cutting the top bit of dough a few times with a pairing knife. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover the edges with aluminum foil so they don’t burn. Return to oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes. Once finished baking, remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Pair with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy!

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