[Ellendra]

I use Mitsus, because if you try this with Macs, they shrink considerably, and you end up with a high, hollow pie!

To prevent "apple shrinkage", cook the apples ahead of time. Use a wide, shallow pan, and keep the heat low enough that they just barely come to a simmer. Add the sugar you plan to use for the filling, but hold off on any spices or thickeners until the end. Stir gently just enough to make sure all sides are cooked evenly.

This not only gets the shrinkage out of the way, it also concentrates the juices to give you more flavor. If you're using an apple that you know shrinks a lot, you may find you can double the apples used in the recipe, because once they've shrunk they'll pack in tighter.

[rlmorel]

That sounds like something I can try! Sometimes, Mitsus aren’t available...:)

Thank you

[Albion Wilde]

To prevent "apple shrinkage", cook the apples ahead of time...

What a fantastic tip! Thanks!