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Post by dulcemama on Nov 24, 2016 23:16:46 GMT
So, I don't really like apples that much but apple pie is o.k. My sister made both pumpkin and apple pie for Thanksgiving and I decided to have a little of each. I taste the apple pie and WOW! best apple pie ever. So I ask my sister what she did to make it so good and she says "Nothing really. Just a typical apple pie." And then it comes out. "Oh, but I used Braeburns 'cause that's what I had." OMG! That pie was so amazing. Only Braeburns for my apple pie from now on.
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Post by gar on Nov 24, 2016 23:19:07 GMT
We love eating braeburns 😊 Great that you will enjoy pie so much more now!
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 24, 2016 23:56:47 GMT
I've never heard of Braeburns, we can't get that variety here. Are they red or green or....? And what variety do people usually use for apple pies?
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Post by KelleeM on Nov 25, 2016 0:22:46 GMT
I've never used them for pie but I eat Braeburns! AussieMeg we get them imported from New Zealand here in Northeastern United States. ETA They are red. And for pie I use Granny Smith and a variety of red apples...I usually use at least 3 varieties. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 25, 2016 0:59:35 GMT
AussieMeg we get them imported from New Zealand here in Northeastern United States. Huh! Well New Zealand is practically Australia (and vice versa)  so it's strange that we don't get them over here. |
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Post by jess on Nov 25, 2016 1:06:48 GMT
AussieMeg we get them imported from New Zealand here in Northeastern United States. Huh! Well New Zealand is practically Australia (and vice versa) so it's strange that we don't get them over here. I wonder if we call them something else here? I've never heard of them either. |
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Post by Linda on Nov 25, 2016 1:14:06 GMT
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Post by KelleeM on Nov 25, 2016 1:20:03 GMT
AussieMeg we get them imported from New Zealand here in Northeastern United States. Huh! Well New Zealand is practically Australia (and vice versa) so it's strange that we don't get them over here. That's what I thought! |
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Post by t2x on Nov 25, 2016 2:22:33 GMT
I've never heard of Braeburns, we can't get that variety here. Are they red or green or....? And what variety do people usually use for apple pies? I'm just up the road from you, AussieMeg, (I shop in Bendigo) and we have Braeburns, in season, in every store up here. I thought they were quite an old variety. I googled them and found this site, link I see that it lists Braeburns as an "old favourite". |
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Post by polz on Nov 25, 2016 2:28:12 GMT
I'm too lazy to make apple pie but I like eating braeburn apples.
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 25, 2016 2:59:37 GMT
I'm just up the road from you, AussieMeg, (I shop in Bendigo) and we have Braeburns, in season, in every store up here. I thought they were quite an old variety. I googled them and found this site, link I see that it lists Braeburns as an "old favourite". Huh, well there you go! I've never seen them in Coles. I'll have to keep my eyes open for them in fruit shops. PS. Welcome t2x!!  I hope you are able to post a bit more, we need some more Aussies here. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 25, 2016 3:02:49 GMT
I've used braeburns before. Usually I use a mix of apples it this year I used 100% Granny Smith and it was our best pie yet.
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Post by smcast on Nov 25, 2016 3:04:23 GMT
Love Braeburns but haven't considered baking with them. Have to give it a try.
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Post by perumbula on Nov 25, 2016 4:12:53 GMT
I always use a mix of apples in my pie as well. Braeburns work very well. I like to do two sweets and Granny Smiths.
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Post by gottapeanow on Nov 25, 2016 6:00:15 GMT
Agree with those who mix apples for pie. Best. apple. pie. ever. I'm baking one right now for a late Thanksgiving tomorrow. I may or may not have a piece tonight.  Lisa |
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Post by leftturnonly on Nov 25, 2016 6:03:59 GMT
I've used braeburns before. Usually I use a mix of apples it this year I used 100% Granny Smith and it was our best pie yet. Love Granny Smiths in pie. Never heard/tasted/saw Braeburns. I'm happy for you, dulcemama. It's the little things in life. Finding an apple pie you like is a good thing, in my book. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Nov 25, 2016 6:05:47 GMT
I'm sitting here with an uncut pumpkin AND an uncut sweet potato pie mere inches from me. All this talk of pie.....   |
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Post by camcas on Nov 25, 2016 6:25:06 GMT
I've never heard of Braeburns, we can't get that variety here. Are they red or green or....? And what variety do people usually use for apple pies? Yes...you can get Braeburn in Australia AussieMeg....I am in South Australia and we get them at our farmers market in season ( quite short). They are smallish and squat shaped, red and green and a bit tart... great for cooking I usually use Granny Smith to cook with though...especially when my tree is fruiting ...we get kilos and kilos off it !yum! |
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Post by natlhol on Nov 25, 2016 6:25:33 GMT
I always use Granny Smith apples but add some reds for fun. This time it was Fiji, but I have used Braeburn and Gala before. Sometimes the Gala make the pie a little too juicy, though.
I use cinnamon in my pie, but I also add a dash of nutmeg. I just love the added zing!
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Post by t2x on Nov 25, 2016 12:55:40 GMT
Huh, well there you go! I've never seen them in Coles. I'll have to keep my eyes open for them in fruit shops. PS. Welcome t2x !! I hope you are able to post a bit more, we need some more Aussies here. Hmmm, well now you've got me doubting myself. Maybe I didn't go to Coles during the Braeburn's very short season, but they were definitely in Woolies and IGA. PS. And thank you for the welcome AussieMeg, I've been lurking for years, including back at the previous board, but have been too nervous to stick my toe in the water! I hope to get more involved from now on. |
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Post by phoenixcov on Nov 25, 2016 13:40:52 GMT
Never used eating apples to fill pies, have only ever used cooking apples called Bramleys. Just looked up some apple info to discover that Bramleys are only produced commercially in the UK and represent 95% of apples used for cooking here. I have several large lumps frozen in my freezer. For pie and custard emergencies you know.  Bramley apple and Rhubarb pie is on the menu after Sunday dinner this week. Can`t wait. |
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Post by rockymtnpea on Nov 25, 2016 15:47:36 GMT
Little off topic...nephews soon to be wife made a apple mango pie yesterday. Never heard of combining the two but it was delicious. (Not sure if the apples were braeburns but will ask)
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Post by mrst on Nov 25, 2016 19:16:28 GMT
Love apple pie with cheese. It was always served like that at school and i still love some white stilton or Wensleydale cheese.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 19:54:35 GMT
Never used eating apples to fill pies, have only ever used cooking apples called Bramleys. Just looked up some apple info to discover that Bramleys are only produced commercially in the UK and represent 95% of apples used for cooking here. I have several large lumps frozen in my freezer. For pie and custard emergencies you know. Bramley apple and Rhubarb pie is on the menu after Sunday dinner this week. Can`t wait. I'm with you there. I don't know anyone and I've never cooked with apples I eat. I love Braeburn and Granny Smiths and definitely Cox's in season. I only cook with Bramley's too....Apple and Blackberry..nothing to beat it! |
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Post by phoenixcov on Nov 25, 2016 20:04:01 GMT
dottyscrapper. I agree with you about the apple/blackberry combo but I get outvoted as nobody else likes blackberries.  |
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so it's strange that we don't get them over here. 
I hope you are able to post a bit more, we need some more Aussies here. 
