The apple quiche recipe is called Gorgonzola-Apple Quiche. I'm linking to another blog that has the recipe posted so I don't have to type the whole thing out. I did tweak a few things.
1) I didn't make my own crust. I used a frozen one from the grocery store. I take great pride in my pie crusts but I didn't want to spend the extra time required. I find that the frozen pie crusts work fine for quiche. When I opened the package to make my pie, the crust was cracked. No worries. I brushed the crust with beaten egg white before baking it (you partially bake the crust first, then fill and bake again) and the egg white worked like glue, filling in the cracks and holding it together.
2) I didn't have gorgonzola cheese in the house so I used Gruyere. I think gorgonzola would have been better. The quiche needed a bit more bite.
3) The recipe says to use a tart-sweet apple. I used one of the apples from our White Permain tree -- very sweet, not very tart. Next time I'll use a tarter apple like a Granny Smith. The apple flavor just blended in and wasn't at all distinct.
4) We love pepper. The recipe calls for white pepper which has less heat than black pepper and is great with delicate foods. I had already dialed things way down with my choice of mild cheese and sweet apple, so we thought it needed more pepper.
In general, this is my go-to basic quiche recipe. It always sets nicely. I just vary the fillings I put. So far, our favorite is bacon, cheese, and a sprinkling of fresh thyme.
Bon appetit!
Yum. Do you ever make grilled cheese and apple sandwiches? Your parting shot is gorgeous tonight.
ReplyDeleteYou just reminded me I must make quiche some day soon...
ReplyDeleteNow thats a twist on a Quiche! I might try it.
ReplyDeleteThank you darlin'! I am definitely making this AND you've convinced me to go buy a donut pan to try those too! I love love baked donuts (not a fan of fried/raised ones). I think I'll blame you for my weight gain - oh wait and Lori Skoog! hahaha....more Nia for me it seems
ReplyDeleteI tried quiche for the first time recently and loved it. This sounds like a great spin off!
ReplyDeleteYour recipe sounds so good.. thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe photos you show of your property are lovely. I grew up in Southern California (Westlake Village). My brother is a wine maker and has lived all over .. Santa Rosa, Santa Inez, and Avila Beach.. so we've spent a lot of time in those areas. Washington is a beautiful state but I miss the sprawling countryside and the ranches. You've got such beautiful horses.. I am envious :)
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