I have tried pies at a million bakeries around Los Angeles, but the reigning champion isn't served at a bakery. It's at Jones in West Hollywood. Jones, an Italian restaurant and bar, is the type of hangout that attracts hot young singles for late night eats and cocktails. But when I showed up a few nights ago, of course, it was just for dessert.
There's usually per-person minimum if you want a table, so I asked the waiter if I would be allowed to order just dessert. He knowingly smiled and showed my friend and me to a booth. We asked for Jones' Famous Apple Pie and waited excitedly. This monstrous slice of pie comes out on a hot iron skillet, adding to its intrigue. I highly recommend ordering it with ice cream for this reason- it's still so hot when it arrives at your table, and you will want to dig in immediately.
I have to assume Jones uses green apples for this recipe, because the apples have just the right amount of tart flavor, but I get just enough sweet as well. They are perfectly cooked so as not to be mushy. And the crust. Oh my, the crust. It's sinfully buttery with a flaky texture and it just melts in your mouth. You'll be just as happy with a mouthful of the crust as with a mouthful of the apples. Yet as delightful as the crust is, it still lets the apples sing.
7205 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
