Hot Water Apple Pie

Preheat oven to 425ºF and place rack in bottom center position.

Bring water or apple cider to a boil and pour over apple slices; soak 10 minutes, then drain another 10 minutes. Add sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt to the apples; mix well to combine.

Roll half of the pie crusts and line pie plate(s). Pour apples into the crust-lined pie plate(s) and add cubed butter. Roll remaining pie crust(s) and place on top; crimp edges to seal. Brush top crust with milk or cream and sprinkle liberally with turbinado sugar.

Place pie plate(s) on rimmed baking sheet and bake for 55–60 minutes for a 9-inch pie, 30–35 minutes for 4-inch pies, 40–45 minutes for 5-inch pies.

Recipe adapted from Serious Eats.