Impossible French Apple Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 package (20 ounces) Impossible Burger
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples (about 2-3 apples)
• 1 sheet puff pastry (from the frozen section)
• 1 egg, beaten
• Optional: Sugar or cinnamon for topping

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Crumble the Impossible Burger into the skillet. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in apple cider vinegar, vegetable broth, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.
6. Stir in the apples. Cook until just softened, about 5 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
8. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
9. Spread the impossible burger-apple mixture evenly over the puff pastry.
10. Trim the edges of the pastry and fold them over the filling.
11. Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar or cinnamon, if desired.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
13. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the pie):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Saturated Fat: 5 grams
• Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
• Sodium: 450 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams
• Sugar: 20 grams
• Protein: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory-sweet flavor combination
• Light and flaky puff pastry
• Warm and comforting dessert

User Comments:

• "This pie was the perfect blend of sweet and savory. The impossible burger filling was a genius substitute for meat."
• "The apple cider vinegar added a nice tang to the filling."
• "I couldn't believe this pie was vegan! It tasted just as good as the real thing."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the apple cider vinegar is not too concentrated. If it is, dilute it with a little water.
• If you don't have puff pastry, you can use a pie crust mix or ready-made pie crust.
• Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing to allow the filling to set.