History of the First Supreme Court and the case of the Judge Winning Blue Ribbon Apple Pie

The United States Constitution established a supreme court. Congress was allowed to decide how it would be organized. The congress established the first Supreme court in what was called the Judiciary Act of 1789. The act established both the supreme court and a lower federal court system.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 stipulated that one Chief Justice and five Associate Justices would make up a supreme court. John Jay was the first Chief Justice and the other 5 men were Justices James Wilson, William Cushing, John Blair, John Rutledge and James Iredell.

The United States Supreme Court is the final court of appeal as well as the final expositor of the constitution of the United States. Justices are appointed by the president of the United States, those appointed are confirmed by the Senate.

February 1st , 1790 would see the first Supreme Court of the United States meet for the first time. The meeting was held at the Royal Exchange Building on New York City's Broad Street. John Jay of New York presided over the meeting.

I am sure if the first Supreme Court had to decide they would all agree that the following recipe deserves a blue ribbon. Enjoy

For Pie Filling
6 c. peeled, sliced Granny Smith apples
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 T. flour
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. freshly ground nutmeg
2 T. butter
For Pie Crust Pastry
2 c. all purpose flour
1 t. salt
2/3 c. plus 2 T. shortening (I use those sticks from Crisco - no mess measuring!)
4 to 5 T. cold water (I use ICE water - and sometimes I only need 3 T. water, especially if it's humid.)
To add a sheen to the top of the pie crust
1T. half and half
1 T. sugar

To make the Pie Crust Pastry
Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening with pastry blender (use two forks if you don't have a pastry blender) until mixture resembles coarse meal. (Alternatively, you can pulse this in a food processor, but don't overwork it!) Sprinkle cold water (1 T. at a time) evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into two discs and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour. Roll out one of the discs into an 11" circle, between two sheets of lightly floured parchment paper. Place in a 9" pie plate; set aside.
To make the Pie Filling
Place the apples in a large mixing bowl, and sprinkle with lemon juice. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the sugars, flour and the spices, mixing well. Spoon over apple mixture, tossing gently. Spoon filling evenly into pastry shell, and dot with butter.
To Finish the Pie
Roll remaining pastry into another 11" circle, and transfer to top of pie. Trim off excess pastry along edges. Fold edges under and flute. Brush top of pastry with a bit of cream or half and half, and then sprinkle lightly with 1 T. sugar. Cut slits in top crust for steam to escape. Bake at 450º for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350º, and bake an additional 35 minutes.

Notes
I've tried many varieties of apples , and combinations of apples together, but for my money, the Granny Smith produces the most delicious pie.

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