Make a checklist. Collect all ingredients; keep them within your reach
Thinly slice apples. Transfer the apple slices to a microwave safe bowl. Stir in the rest of ingredients. Mix them well with a spatula. Cook in the microwave oven or on the stove top stirring every five minutes. When you cook in the microwave you do not have to worry about the filling getting burnt. After the filling thickens, rest it to come to room temperature. If for some reason you cannot make the pie on the same day, you may refrigerate the filling.
Preheat the oven, when the filling is cooking. Set the temperature to 400F or 200C.
Keep one of the crusts or shells for the filling. Roll out the other, cut it into ribbon like strips to make the lettuce pie top. Transfer the filling to the shell. Arrange the cut strips over the top. Make a lettuce. (photo)
Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes. Check whether it is done. Since the filling has been already cooked, just tap the lettuce; it should be crisp and golden brown. If not bake for 15 more minutes. Do not burn the crust. I am a vegetarian. I did not use egg wash on the pie top, instead when the pie came out of the oven, I brushed the crust with honey. sprinkled sugar on the top. Let it cool at room temperature for an hour or so before serving. Always taste before serving. Serve with ice cream.
