Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

I have made this pie several times, sometimes I add in a pinch of allspice and powdered ginger for extra flavor -- perfect! Thanks for the great recipe.

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MonaG

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

The whiskey adds a great flavor! I did a crumble top instead of the crust layer -- amazing pie.

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009

Rita- I think your "Mom's Apple Pie" kicks booty.

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Leslie Leona

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Home Town: Pasco, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

Before I made this pie I read over the reviews. So, after making and tasting it for myself, I loved it! I did add just a lil more sugar. I have a sweet tooth. And the crust.....perfect!

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2009

This is a good pie, not the best I've ever had but good. I did find that I had to cook it a little longer then what the recipe called for, about 10 more minutes. It also wasn't as liquid-y (for lack of a better word) as I like my pies to be. I will say that I liked it because usually the syrup bubbles out of the pie and all over the cookie sheet and that didn't happen with this pie but it was too little. It's easily fixable and I think next time I will increase the sugar and flour a bit, a 1/4 of flour and a 1/2 cup each of brown and white sugar.I did like the addition of the whiskey, I couldn't taste the whiskey but it added a depth to the flavor. I will make this again but with a little tweaking.

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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2009

I would have given this 5 stars if I hadn't almost immediately after making this also made Ina Garten's French Apple Tart (Food Network). I thought this pie was excellent, but, compared to that tart.... wow! I will say, however, that both recipes called for liquor (whisky in this one, rum in the other), and, that is my new favorite way to bake with apples. The alcohol brings a wonderful depth to the dish! I am keeping this recipe for the filling (I had to make a gluten-free crust, so I cannot comment on the crust here) and will definitely use it again.

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Lara

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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009

I made this last year during apple season and froze in a bunch of fillings (less the butter and whiskey). Even thawing the prepared fillings, adding to a storebought crust, a sprinkle of minute tapioca (to absorb excess moisture), butter and whiskey, top crust, bake and this is still, bar none, the best apple pie EVER! I gave a frozen filling to friends and their entire family has now adopted this recipe! Really really good!

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Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009

This is theeeee best apple pie I have ever eaten. I used gravenstein apples. The nutmeg and whiskey were a great addition . Thank You

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Eloise

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Reviewed: May 19, 2009

Almost too easy... thanks!

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Reviewed: May 4, 2009

Sooo good, and easy! Just the recipe I was looking for. Thank you!

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krispixVT

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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2009

This is the BEST apple pie I have ever tasted! I decided the night before thanksgiving that I'd help my mom out and make a pie and I'm glad I did! Its awesome! Now every time theres a holiday I get asked to make this pie. The whiskey is a must and is what sets it apart from every other apple pie. My dutch mother who loves dutch apple pie says this tastes just like something you'd eat in Holland!

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2009

This recipe was good, will need to make a few minor adjustments. Forgot to add an egg wash and/or sugar to brown the top crust. The bottom crust was not done enough so I'll have to place it on the bottom of the oven for a few minutes and then bake as usual. Overall good flavor and will make again. Whiskey added some depth, but I couldn't really taste it. May add a splash more next time.

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MrsJest

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2009

This is it! The ultimate apple pie! I gave the recipe to a friend who commented that she could taste the whiskey, so I don't know if there are whiskies that are more potent than others. I use "cheap" whiskey and have not had a problem.

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2008

I love apple pie but had never baked one until yesterday. Can I just say Holy Moly! This is the best pie I have ever tasted. The smell was enticing the look was beautiful (I used the flaky butter pie crust from this site) the flavoring perfect. I used Gentlemen Jack on my pie, I had recently received a gift pack of JD and had an option of three types of whiskey (to me this one smelled smoother). Every one in the house was eager to try it and would not leave it alone (Test Pie). Even my sis-in-law who usually bakes for T-Day said they'll never ask her to bake again. Really and truly an awesome recipe Thanks so much for sharing.

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2008

This was my first time making an apple pie and it was great! I didn't change anything about the recipe -- it is perfect as is. The whiskey definitely makes this pie. I used the Pillsbury pie crusts you can find in the refrigerated section and it turned out delicious. I made this once for my fiancé and I and later on for my parents -- we all loved it and I've been asked to make it for Thanksgiving next week! Thanks so much for the great recipe!!

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Dalila

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2008

This pie was way too tart for our tastes. Other than that the flavor was good and the whiskey was a nice addition. In the future I will not use tart apples or will add more sugar.

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RUBENETTE

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Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2008

This is the best apple pie I have ever eaten. My wife has chained me in the kitchen and forced me to make them every night this week. They are so amazingly good. I was worried at first that the sauce would not be enough. You do not have the "gravy" that you normally get with apples in the can. But trust the recipe...the sauce is plenty. Oh, and I hate eating old pies and I especially hate throwing away old pies, so I took small 4 inch custard bowls and made personal pies. They ended up looking great and tasting better!

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Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2008

This pie is very good, my husband isn't a big pie eater, he tasted it and said it was good. I loved it, I will make it again. Thanks for the good recipe.

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2008

My husband said this was the best apple pie he's ever had...and he's had a lot of apple pies.

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ELISABETHRN

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Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2008

this is awesome pie...i just made it and "WOW" its great. all i did was use 9inch unroll and bake crust... i put the 9 inch crust in a 10 inch pan,this helps with over flow and you get golden brown edge and not dark/black edge. awesome, awesome,awesome..5 star

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