Precooking the apples allowed us to cram twice as many apples in our deep-dish apple pie recipe than in our standard pie. Why didn’t they fall apart when precooked and then cooked again inside the pie? When the apples are gently heated, their pectin is converted to a heat-stable form that keeps them from becoming mushy when cooked further in the oven. Tap the link in our profile to sign up for a free trial and access the recipe. #cooksillustrated #cithanksgiving #applepie #deepdishapplepie #pie #piebaking #baking #bakingproject #weekendbaking #applerecipes #recipes #thanksgiving #foodscience