The first thing you should do in this Tree Trunks apple pie recipe is to prepare the crust. You should bake the bottom pies of the crust in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, this way the crust does not become soggy.
Preparing the apples is absolutely necessary. You will need to peel the skin of each apple off. Once this is done, slice the apple into sections and toss into ice water until you are done preparing the apples. It is crucial that you use water with ice so that the apples do not lose their color because of oxygen.
In a small pot, add the rest of the ingredients, not including the butter and the rolling dough. This way, you can cook the apples with the rest of the ingredients. Continue to simmer on a low to medium heat level. This should be enough to tenderize the apples and add flavor.
Making the glaze is as easy as adding the melted better with the sugar and apple filling mixture. Simmer on low and stir until it is smooth. Make sure that the filling does not start to clump or burn because of the sugar.
Then, in the baking crusts, place the filling inside. Roll out the dough with some flour on a clean area, this way the dough does not stick to the area. Cut the dough into strips so you can cover the pie and make a design. Once this is over, bake the pie at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 40 minutes or until the top dough is cooked and golden.