Apple Pie 200 Years Ago |1814 American Recipe| 'Apple Puffs' 🥧

One of the most delicious desserts that we've ever made. These apple hand pies come from a recipe published in New York in 1814. Can you imagine them filled with peaches, blueberries or strawberries? Oh my!

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[EarlyAmerican]

"I don't think my father, the inventor of Toaster Strudel, would be too pleased to hear about this."

Apple Puffs (A New System of Domestic Cookery, 1814, New York)


6-7 medium sized apples, pared & cut into wedges
1 lemon's zest
0.5 cups of sugar
1 tsp of cinnamon
Orange or Quince marmalade

Begin by baking the apples by either placing them in an earthen pot and baking them (350 degrees, 30 minutes) or placing in a covered pan over the stove (medium heat, 20 minutes). Cook the apples until they are soft enough to be mashed down by the back of a spoon. Mash them down well then mix with sugar, cinnamon and lemon zest. Prepare a pie paste (an example is below) and cut into either long strips OR cut out in circles. Fill the pastry with the above prepared apple filling and close the edges with a fork. Be sure to ventilate the top by whatever means you wish. I used a cookie cutter but a slit or two over the top works also. Brush the top of the pastry with egg yolk for a beautiful golden color and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When done use a pastry brush to brush marmalade on top.


Rayfield family pie crust. This was Ron's grandma's:

3 cups of flour
1 & 1/3 cup of cold butter
Salt, a pinch
Vinegar, a dash
1 egg
1/3 cup cold water

Combine the flour & salt. Add the butter (if you cut it into cubes first it's easier to work with). Work into the flour with 2 knives until the butter is the size of peas throughout. In a bowl whisk together an egg with your water & vinegar before combining this with the other ingredients to form a dough.

[chrismcelligott]

I didn't know they had pop tarts in the 1800's. They looked amazing! I could practically smell them through the screen.

[northroadproductionsvt]

I love the fact that there is no music. This is how quiet it would be in that time period if no one was around. Excellent editing choice.

[Dongfarmlife]

The ASMR element combined with a recipe from 1814 is such a relaxing and informative watch. The natural sounds of baking over an open fire make this feel like a journey back in time. Thank you for preserving and sharing this piece of history!

[kerridillon]

I just adore apple pie, apple tarts. Apple anything!! Justine, you are so amazing!! ❤

[karenwright]

I have made applesauce, fried apples, apple pie and fried apple pies several times in the last month, someone brought me 2 bushels of apples off their trees. Delicious and always a big hit. I will try baking some small pies, and brushing on some orange marmalade, that sounds wunderbar!!!😋😋With a cup of tea😋😋😋🤪

[LegoBombed]

Admittedly, I havent watched the video yet, but all of your videos are fantastic. In this world of craziness there's something so completely calming about visiting a time where things were so much simpler (not without it's own problems, of course). Keep up the amazing work.

[vonniemerriam]

Justine, instead of throwing the apple scraps to the chickens, put all the peels and cores into a crock (or modern jar), fill with well water, add a splash of honey to feed the lactobacillus, cover with a cloth and set on the counter out of direct sunlight for about 3 wks. Strain off the liquid into another vessel and again cover with a cloth to allow air and again set it aside for a few more weeks. You now have your own home fermented Apple Scrap Vinegar, complete with the mother. You can actually make vinegar from any fruit or vegetables, but no doubt Apple makes the best!

[MrMenefrego]

The atmosphere of this video gives off such a soothing and calming feeling!

[franktibbet]

So glad your are still doing these videos the same as years ago when I subbed. Thank you!

Probably top notch youtubers in my book. Instead of changing the channel for different types. Just make a different one. Awesome model and I wish you guys the best!

[LydiaHuff]

My 8 year old son and I just made these today. They're beautiful, puffy, and tasty. 🍎🍋🍊🫓🥧 Great receipt!

[kimholch]

I love the simple detail of the heart. It shows the love you put into each one. ❤

[michelleanderson]

I recently stumbled across this channel and may I say I am obsessed! I watched few more of your videos and I am hooked! Between the crackling fire in the background and wondering what’s for dinner on this episode, you make it a joy to watch you..Keep up the amazing work. You have a subscriber for life!!

[ginajackson]

What a lovely Fall dessert. It made me feel so warm and cozy watching you prepare this❤️ Thank You Justine!!

[rebeccaback]

Me and my wife have never tried pies like this before we would like to try them. These are a work of art.Rebecca and David Back.

[seasonsofphilly]

The original PopTarts! Honestly, these Apple Puffs look much better (I never liked PopTarts). Love the heart cut-out. Amazing how many of these recipes are nearly the same as ones we still use today.

[taylorgarton]

These are SO cute! They would be good with a caramel glaze or with a brown sugar crust as well! So many different options! You did an amazing job!

[phyllisleccese]

Justine, these apple pies look absolutely delicious! I can enjoy them with a hot cup of tea. Thank you for sharing.🍎🥧🍎

[brittbritt]

Anybody else immediately click the like button before watching the video 😂
Your videos are so soothing before bed! Only problem is I get hungry lmao

[JasmineHaskins-qy]

In the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we have a company that specialized in homemade cakes, cookies and pastries. It's named Tastykake and they have made handheld pies and everything they make taste delicious 😋. Just watching this video makes me want to salivate 🤤. Man, I missed Tastykake treats because I'm in New York right now 😢.