Zucchini Apple Pie

Learn to make zucchini apple pie, a recipe from Amy's mom.

Ingredients:

• 6-8 Cups zucchini, peeled, de-seeded. Cut lengthwise and slice 1/4 inch thick.
• 3/4 Cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 Cup brown sugar
• 2 Teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 Teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 1/4 Teaspoon fresh ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons cream of tartar
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 2 Premade pie crusts
• 1/2 Teaspoon sugar, for topping

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cook zucchini slices in boiling water until barely tender, about 2 minutes.
3. Remove from stove and drain very well and cool. Remove as much moisture as you can with paper towels.
4. In a bowl, toss zucchini with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cream of tartar, cornstarch or flour, and salt until well coated.
5. Place lightly floured pastry in a 9-inch pan.
6. Fill with zucchini mixture.
7. Dot with butter, drizzle with vinegar.
8. Top with crust.
9. Brush top crust lightly with water and sprinkle crust with sugar.
10. Bake for 15 minutes at 425.
11. Reduce heat to 350 and bake about 45 minutes. Can be served hot or chilled.