President Saul Jiménez-Sandoval shares cherished apple pie recipe
This recipe for apple pie represents a story of belonging — a journey to America — to this Valley.
In the white-tiled kitchen accented with blue and red, baking an apple pie is a family affair for President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, his wife Mariana Anagnostopoulos and their two sons, Arion and Leo. It's a crisp fall morning at the University House, and the sun lights up the space – it’s an uncharacteristically relaxed moment for an ordinarily busy family who relishes their time spent cooking.
As Jiménez-Sandoval describes the types of apples he uses in the recipe, the passion in his voice is evident. “I use opal, honeycrisp and envy,” he said, explaining the qualities of each variety. “You need firm apples,” he shares excitedly, “but the secret is in the sauce.”
The thick, golden apple pie sauce, the product of boiled down unfiltered apple juice, serves as a secret ingredient in the delectable finished product: a golden, delicious apple pie fit for the warmest of Thanksgiving tables. It took over 12 years for Jiménez-Sandoval to perfect his recipe, which he is now sharing with the community.
Visit Fresno State News to read more and to get the recipe. Watch the video below of President Jiménez-Sandoval and his family preparing a pie.
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