Indulge in the delightful Pauper's Apple Pie, a testament to the culinary brilliance of creating extraordinary dishes from humble beginnings. This delectable pie, crafted with pantry staples, offers a symphony of flavors that belie its simplicity. Join us on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this remarkable dessert.
Embrace the essence of frugality with our collection of Pauper's Apple Pie recipes. Discover the classic version, a nostalgic tribute to tradition, featuring a flaky crust encasing tender apples, kissed with cinnamon and sugar. Delight in variations that elevate this humble pie, such as the Dutch Apple Pie, where a crumbly oat topping adds a layer of textural contrast.
For a touch of indulgence, explore our Caramel Apple Pie recipe, where a gooey caramel sauce takes center stage, perfectly complementing the sweet-tart apples. Health-conscious bakers will appreciate our Sugar-Free Apple Pie, a guilt-free indulgence that maintains the pie's quintessential flavors.
Embrace the spirit of sustainability with our Zero-Waste Apple Pie, utilizing every bit of the apple, including the peel, for a pie that is both delicious and eco-friendly. And for those with dietary restrictions, our Gluten-Free Apple Pie offers a delectable alternative that caters to special dietary needs.
Each recipe has been meticulously crafted to ensure success, regardless of your skill level. Detailed instructions, helpful tips, and captivating images guide you through the baking process, ensuring that every bite of your Pauper's Apple Pie is a moment of pure bliss.
APPLE PIE IN A BROWN PAPER BAG
This is the most incredible pie. Cooking it in the brown paper bag makes the filling soft and juicy and the top crunchy. I have made this recipe for over 25 years and everyone who has ever eaten it can't believe how wonderful it is! I was given this recipe by my best friend and I think she got it from her friend's grandmother. After so many years I decided it was time to share it with the world! Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Reheats very well.
Provided by Mamadellie
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the bottom crust, stir the flour and white sugar together in a bowl until well-combined. Rub the unsalted butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle with cold water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing the dough together lightly with a fork until it barely holds together.
- Form the dough into a ball and roll it out to a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Gently ease the dough into an 8-inch pie dish. Cut off any excess pastry with a knife. Finish the edge of the crust by gently pressing the tines of a fork into the dough all the way around the edge of the pie dish. Set the crust aside.
- To make the pie filling, stir the apples, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice together in a large bowl; set aside.
- To make the topping, mix 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of softened butter, and the superfine sugar together in a bowl until you have a sticky, moist dough.
- To assemble the pie, cover the bottom of the pie crust with a light, even layer of graham cracker crumbs. Fill the pie with the apple mixture, piling it up in a mound shape. Pinch off pieces of the topping mixture, flatten them a little with your fingers, and dot them at random all over the top of the filling, covering as much of the filling as possible.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Tear off 2 30-inch-long pieces of parchment paper and place them in a cross shape on a work surface. Place the filled pie in the center of the two pieces of parchment, bring the paper ends up over the pie and fold and staple the parchment paper over the pie to completely enclose and seal in the pie. The paper should not touch the top or sides of the pie. Place the parchment-wrapped pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Don't peek inside the parchment paper while baking. Remove from the oven, carefully tear the parchment paper away from the pie, and let cool; serve warm. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 77.9 mg, Sugar 45.2 g
FLAT APPLE PIE WITH PERFECT PIE CRUST
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 2 pies
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In large bowl, stir together the apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, salt and lemon juice. Set aside and see how long you can keep from sneaking a slice of apple.
- With a rolling pin, begin rolling out the Perfect Pie Crusts into large circles. Roll the dough from the center outward. Be gentle and patient, it'll take a little time to get the dough completely rolled out.
- If you think the bottom is really sticking to the surface below, use a nice, sharp spatula to loosen the dough and sprinkle some extra flour on top. Then flip it over to finish rolling. Remember to roll from the center in single, outward strokes, no back-and-forth rolling.
- Again with a spatula, loosen and lift the dough and carefully place the circles on large baking sheets.
- Place half the apple mixture on one crust and the other half on the other crust. Fold over the edges of each crust so that it covers 2 to 3 inches of the apple mixture. No need to be artistic - the more rustic the better. Dot the tops of the pies with chunks of the butter.
- Bake until the filling is golden and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. If the crust appears to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time.
- Allow to cool slightly, then slice into wedges with a pizza cutter. Eat 'em on the go!
- Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add in the butter and shortening. Using a pastry cutter, gradually work the butter and shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles tiny pebbles. This step should take 3 or 4 minutes.
- Lightly beat the egg with a fork, and then add it to the mixture. Next, add in the cold water and vinegar. Stir the mixture together until it's just combined, and then remove half the dough from the bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calorie, Fat 22.5 grams, SaturatedFat 10.5 grams, Cholesterol 46 milligrams, Sodium 191 milligrams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 19 grams
CLASSIC APPLE PIE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Peel and core the apples; slice 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the granulated sugar and lemon juice. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the flour, cinnamon and salt and stir until the juices thicken, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. (The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
- Roll out 1 disk of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Add the cooled filling and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Roll out the remaining disk of dough into a 12-inch round. Lay the dough over the filling and press the two crusts together around the edges. Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp with your fingers. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut a few slits in the top crust to let steam escape. Chill 1 hour.
- Put a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F for at least 30 minutes. Put the pie directly on the hot baking sheet and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F; bake until the pie is golden and the filling is bubbly, 1 hour to 1 hour, 10 minutes, rotating the pie as needed. (Cover the edges with foil if they are browning too quickly.) Transfer to a rack and let cool until the filling is set, about 3 hours.
- Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, vinegar and salt in a food processor until it looks like fine meal. Add the butter and pulse until it is in pea-size pieces. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. Pinch the dough with your fingers; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 4 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse again.
- Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pat each into a disk. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or preferably overnight, or freeze up to 2 months.
A PAUPER'S APPLE PIE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by ladygourmet
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel, core and slice the apples. Add the cinnamon and pour the lemon juice over them to stop them browning. Toss and set aside. Grease an 8½-inch cake tin. Put the flour and sugar in a bowl, make a well in the centre and add the oil, vanilla essence, milk, eggs, and salt. Beat well to incorporate all the flour and form a smooth, thick batter. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin. Arrange the slices of apple on top of the batter, as you like. Sprinkle two tablespoons of cold butter, cubed, around the top of the cake and then sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the apples are golden and the cake tester comes clean. Serve each slice with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a hot cup of coffee, or tea if you prefer.
APPLE PIE
I remember coming home sullen one day because we'd lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested, "Maybe a slice of my homemade apple pie will make you feel better." One bite, and Grandma was right. If you want to learn how to make homemade apple pie filling, this is really the only recipe you need. -Maggie Greene, Granite Falls, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat. , On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Cover edge loosely with foil. , Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, and Braeburn are all good choices for apple pie.
- Peel and core the apples: This will make them easier to slice and will help the pie to cook evenly.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the apples: This will help to prevent them from bruising.
- Toss the apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg: This will help to flavor the apples and make the pie more delicious.
- Use a deep-dish pie plate: This will help to prevent the pie from overflowing.
- Bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes: This will help to create a crispy crust.
- Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes: This will help to cook the apples through.
- Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving: This will help the pie to set and will make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Apple pie is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, sweet and tart apples, and warm spices, it's a pie that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this recipe for a pauper's apple pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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