Best 2 Apple Pie With Leaf Lard Crust Recipes

Indulge in the classic all-American dessert with our delectable Apple Pie with Leaf Lard Crust. This traditional recipe features a flaky, buttery crust made with leaf lard, a secret ingredient that adds a unique richness and tenderness. The homemade pie filling is a symphony of sweet, tart, and aromatic flavors, with tender apples coated in a warm and comforting blend of spices. Experience the perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite, as the crispy crust gives way to the velvety filling. Elevate your baking skills with our step-by-step guide and detailed video tutorial. Discover the art of making the perfect pie crust, from choosing the right apples to achieving the ideal golden-brown crust. In addition to the classic apple pie, we also present a collection of irresistible variations, including a Dutch Apple Pie with a streusel topping, a rustic Galette des Rois with an almond filling, and an Apple Tart Tatin with a caramelized apple filling. Embark on a culinary journey and create memories that will last a lifetime with our Apple Pie with Leaf Lard Crust and its delightful variations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEAF LARD CRUST

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Provided by Amy Thielen

Categories dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield two 9- or 10-inch pie crusts, enough for one double-crust pie

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon fine seat salt
6 ounces rendered leaf lard, cold, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
4 to 6 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the lard and the butter, and cut them in with a pastry blender until the larger pieces are the size of peas and the mixture begins to clump on the pastry blender. Shuffle through the mixture with your hands, pinching chunks of lard to flatten them.
Add 4 tablespoons of the ice water and mix with a fork. Pinch a clump of dough in your hands: If it feels moist and clumps together easily, it's probably hydrated enough. If it feels really crumbly, add another tablespoon or two of ice water until you can form a baseball-size clump of dough, packing it on as if you were making a snowball. You want to mix the dough as little as possible to ensure it stays tender.
Divide the dough in half and form each half into a flat disk. Wrap both disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
Thirty minutes before you're ready to roll out the dough, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature to soften.

MOM'S LARD PIE CRUST

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Mom always knew the best pie crusts are made with lard. The results of this recipe is one of the flakiest crusts I have ever had. It is so easy too!-Virginia Jung, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-10-inch crust.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1/2 cup lard
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle in water, a tablespoon at a time, until pastry holds together. Shape into a ball; chill for 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Transfer to a 10-in. pie plate. Flute edges; fill and bake as pie recipe directs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
Peel and slice the apples thinly so that they cook evenly.
Use a generous amount of butter in the pie crust to make it flaky and flavorful.
Be sure to chill the pie crust before baking it to prevent it from shrinking.
Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Conclusion:

This apple pie recipe with leaf lard crust is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. The flaky crust and sweet, tart filling make this pie irresistible. Whether you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cold with a dollop of whipped cream, this pie is sure to be a hit.