Best 13 Best Apple Pie Recipes

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**Apple Pie: A Classic American Dessert**

Apple pie is a classic American dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is made with a flaky crust and filled with a mixture of apples, sugar, spices, and sometimes butter. Apple pie can be served warm or cold, with or without ice cream or whipped cream. There are many different recipes for apple pie, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Some of the most popular recipes include:

* **Traditional Apple Pie:** This classic recipe uses a simple combination of apples, sugar, spices, and butter. The result is a delicious and comforting pie that is perfect for any occasion.
* **Dutch Apple Pie:** This variation on the classic apple pie uses a streusel topping made with oats, flour, sugar, and butter. The streusel topping adds a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor to the pie.
* **Caramel Apple Pie:** This decadent pie features a layer of caramel sauce in the bottom of the crust. The caramel sauce adds a rich and gooey flavor to the pie.
* **Apple Crumb Pie:** This pie uses a crumb topping made with flour, sugar, and butter. The crumb topping adds a crispy texture and a buttery flavor to the pie.
* **Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese:** This unique recipe adds a layer of cheddar cheese to the apple pie filling. The cheddar cheese adds a sharp and tangy flavor to the pie that is sure to please everyone.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this classic American dessert.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST APPLE PIE



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Boost your apple pie with a buttery crust, pre-cooked apples and an incredible filling with cider, cinnamon and lemon juice. -Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/3 cup cold water
FILLING:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 pounds medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced 1/4-in. thick
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • For the crust, pulse flour, sugar and salt in a food processor until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While processing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., For the filling, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add apples and next 6 ingredients; stir to combine. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples have softened and released their juices, 10-12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer apple slices to a 15x10-in. baking pan; spread into a single layer. Add cider to remaining liquid in Dutch oven and bring to a boil; cook until juices reduce to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and vanilla extract. Pour over apple slices; cool completely. (Filling can be made 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.), Preheat oven to 425°. Adjust oven rack to lowest position; place foil on rack to catch any spills. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a deep dish 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to within 1/2-in. of rim. Add filling. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Whisk together egg yolk and cream; brush top of pie. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Chill 15 minutes., Bake 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling bubbly, 40-50 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BEST APPLE PIE JAM



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A friend gave me this wonderful recipe, and oh my, it is so good. Just like a extra good apple pie filling, but in jam form. If you love apple pie, you are going to have to make this wonderful recipe. My husband who only likes strawberry jam, said, "this recipe was EXCELLENT!" It is excellent on English muffins, pancakes or toast. Even over Ice cream too!!

Provided by michEgan

Categories     Apple

Time 23m

Yield 3 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups apples, chopped (tart apples)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
4 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 (1 3/4 ounce) box dry pectin
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Measure apples in a measuring cup, now add in the same measuring cup water to fill up to the 4 cup line (with the apples in it).
  • Add pectin and the butter and spices, lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add sugars and bring back to a full rolling boil, boil 1 minute.
  • Stir constantly.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Skim off any foam.
  • Ladle into hot jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  • Put on lids.
  • Process in water bath 10 minutes.

THE BEST APPLE CRUMBLE PIE EVER!!!



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This is the BEST apple pie i've EVER tasted! Everyone who tries this LOVES it! The trick is to use a mixture of green and red apples, i've found that granny smith is good, and red delicious doesn't work well. Using the mixed apples is ESSENTIAL to this recipe.

Provided by swimmer175

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
2 cups water
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice, bottled is fine
1 pie crust
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • In a large bowl, (at least 8 cups) combine 2 cups water and the lemon juice, as you cut up the apples put them in the water. This will keep them from browning. When you are finished cutting them up, drain off all the water.
  • Combine 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the 2 tablespoons of flour. add to the apples.
  • Grease a pie tin. Line it with the pie crust. Fill with the apple/flour mixture.
  • In separate bowl combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the 1/2 cup flour, cinnamon, ginger, and mace. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat onto the top of the apples. Cover the edge of the pie with foil.
  • Bake for 30 minute then remove foil. Bake 30 minute more or until topping is golden.
  • Enjoy this decadent delight!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.7, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 186.3, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 35.6, Protein 2.9

THE BEST APPLE PIE MUFFINS EVER



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I got this recipe from a friend. I make these often and take them to many potlucks, office parties, the cottage, picnics, children's lunch and the list goes on. Recipe from the cookbook "Just The Best."

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups diced peeled firm tart apples (such as Spy, Granny Smith)

Steps:

  • Note:.
  • cinnamon could be added to the batter ( about 1 teaspoon or less).
  • Topping: In a small bowl toss together sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside.
  • Muffins: In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, soda and salt.
  • Stir oil mixture into flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Fold in apples, mixing just until combined.
  • Spoon into greased muffin cups filling 3/4 full.
  • Sprinkle topping over evenly.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and tops spring back.

BA'S BEST DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE



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Reducing the liquid in this mile-high apple pie recipe to a syrupy consistency concentrates the flavor and yields the ideal juicy sauciness. Do not attempt in a standard pie plate!

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Pie     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Fall     Apple     Cardamom     Cinnamon

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Dough:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Filling and assembly:
4 pounds Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
1/3 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
All-purpose flour (for surface)
1 1/2 cups unfiltered apple cider
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 large egg
2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Demerara sugar (for sprinkling)
Special Equipment
A 9-inch deep pie dish

Steps:

  • Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in food processor to combine. Add butter and process until largest pieces of butter are pea-size. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Combine vinegar and 1/2 cup ice water in a small bowl and drizzle over flour mixture, mixing with a fork to combine. Mix until shaggy pieces form, then knead in bowl a couple of times with your hands to bring together into a shaggy dough (it will look quite dry). Transfer large clumps of dough to work surface, drizzle 1 Tbsp. ice water over remaining flour mixture in bowl and knead again to bring it together. Add to dough on work surface. Working with half of the dough, press into a single mass, incorporating dry bits, then pat down to make a 3/4"-thick square. Using a bench scraper or knife, divide dough into 4 pieces. Stack pieces on top of one another, placing any unincorporated dry bits in between layers, and press down to combine. Form dough into a 3/4"-thick disk and wrap tightly in plastic. Repeat with remaining dough. Chill at least 2 hours.
  • Toss apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, allspice, and cardamom in a large bowl to coat. Let apples sit until they start to release their juices, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
  • Let dough sit at room temperature 5 minutes to soften. Working one at a time, roll out disks of dough on a lightly floured surface 1/8" thick. Place each on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill while you prepare the filling.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place apple cider in a medium saucepan and scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add pod. Bring to a boil and cook, whisking occasionally, until reduced by two-thirds. Pour off juices that have accumulated in bowl of apples and add to apple cider. Return to a boil and cook until reduced to about 1/2 cup; remove vanilla pod. Stir cornstarch into 3 Tbsp. water in a small bowl to dissolve, then whisk into apple cider. Cook, whisking constantly, until cider mixture is very thick and bubbling, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly, then scrape over apples; toss to coat.
  • Carefully transfer dough round to pie dish. Lift up edges and allow dough to slump down into dish (if too cold to be pliable, let it warm up slightly first). Trim, leaving about 1" overhang. Beat egg with 1 tsp. water in a small bowl and brush over edges of dough. Scrape in apple filling, creating a mound in the center; dot filling with butter. Place remaining dough round over filling. Trim edges of top round, leaving a 1/2" overhang. Fold edge of bottom round up and over; press together to seal. Crimp edge and brush top with remaining egg wash. Sprinkle with demerara sugar and cut a few vents in top. Place pie on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and chill in freezer 10 minutes.
  • Bake pie until crust is deep golden brown and juices are thick and bubbling, 1 1/2-2 hours (yes: 2 hours!). Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dough can be made 5 days ahead. Keep chilled, or freeze up to 1 month. Pie can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; store covered with foil at room temperature.

THE BEST LOW-FAT APPLE PIE



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Make and share this The Best Low-Fat Apple Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by catercow

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2/3 cup shortening
1 tablespoon flour
5 -6 tablespoons cold water
1 1/2 tablespoons fat-free margarine
6 -7 medium apples, pared, cored, and sliced

Steps:

  • Crust: Mix flour, salt, and shortening until crumbly. Add cold water 1 tbsp at a time until it forms a ball. Roll out 1/2 mix to line a 9 inch pie pan.
  • Filling: Mix sugar, cinnamon, and flour together. Pour over apples. COver with top crust and bake 15 minutes at 425 degrees F, then continue baking 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.

THE BEST APPLE PIE PANCAKES, LOW FAT



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Yummy low fat pancakes that are WW Points:4 points per serving (2 small pancakes). Increase recipe if you want more or bigger cakes.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Breakfast

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup Cool Whip Free
1/4 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups Bisquick reduced-fat baking mix
2/3 cup carnation nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon granular Splenda sugar substitute (or more to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup egg white

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine applesauce and cool whip free.
  • Fold in raisins.
  • Cover and refrigerate while preparing pancakes.
  • In a large bowl, combine dry baking mix, dry milk powder, walnuts, Splenda, and apple pie spice.
  • Add water, vanilla extract, and egg white.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • Using a 1/3 cup measure as a guide, pour batter onto a hot griddle or skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray to form 8 pancakes.
  • Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and bubbles are popping.
  • For each serving, place a pancake on a plate and top with about 1/4 cup applesauce mixture. Serve at once.

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLE PIE



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Make and share this The Best Homemade Apple Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Little Chef

Categories     Pie

Time 2h

Yield 1 Pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 sticks , unsalted butter. (Placed In the freezer for an hour)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 -7 tablespoons ice water
5 granny smith apples
1 gala apples
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon clove (optional)
3 tablespoons applesauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice (Bottled is fine)

Steps:

  • First Make The Crust.
  • Start off by mixing 2 1/2 Cups of AP Flour, with 2 Tablespoons of Sugar, and 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt.
  • Then, using a Food Processor, or a Pastry Blender, (or even 2 knives). Add 2 Sticks of cubed COLD Butter (The cold butter is used for flakiness).
  • Combine until mixture looks like Course Crumbs.
  • Add Ice Cold Water, 1 Tablespoon at a time. Until when squeezed between your hands it forms into dough.
  • Form Dough into 2 Balls. Wrap separately in plastic wrap, and Refridgerate for One Hour.
  • While Dough is Refridgerating, Peel, Core and Thinly Slice Apples, and place in bowl. Add Lemon Juice.
  • Add all the sugar, spices, and applesauce, and mix well.
  • Cover with Plastic Wrap, and Refrigerate until the Pie Crust is done.
  • Take Both out of the Fridge, and let sit on counter for 5-10 minutes.
  • Roll One Ball of Dough Out. (Roll at least two inches bigger than your pie dish is.).
  • Place in a buttered, and floured pie dish.
  • Add Apples, but reserve the liquid at the bottom. Pour a Tablespoon of the Liquid on top of the apples. And Discard the rest of the liquid.
  • Design Top Crust However You Want. (Lattuce Top or Top Crust, with an X on top, to vent.).
  • Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon of Sugar on top.
  • Put Pie in a Preheated 425 Degree Oven for 15 Minutes.
  • Reduce the Heat to 350 Degrees and Bake for 42-48 minutes.
  • Take Out of Oven and Let Cool For 15 Minutes.
  • Enjoy!

BEST APPLE PIE



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Lemon juice gives this pie some added zing!

Provided by Debbie Lollo

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
9 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl mix together flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add apples and lemon juice. Toss until apples are thoroughly coated. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • Pour apples into pastry-lined pie plate. Dot with butter or margarine. Cover with top pastry. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top pastry.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 318.3 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

BEST DEEP DISH APPLE PIE



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I've been making apple pie since I was a kid, using my grandmother's recipe. And it's awesome! But you know I have to play with my food... I tried different apples, combinations of apples, etc. One year we all agreed I had hit upon the best combination, and it was as good as it could be. Apples are like wine -- even the...

Provided by Tam D

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium granny smith apples
3 medium jonathan apples
1 medium macintosh apple
3/4 c sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp butter, sliced into thin pats

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare a double crust for a deep dish 9" pie plate.
  • 2. Peel, core, and slice the apples. You'll want about 9 cups of prepared fruit. Place the apple slices in an extra large mixing bowl.
  • 3. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the apple slices, and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • 4. In a small mixing bowl combine the sugar, spice, and cornstarch. Stir the sugar mixture into the apples until the slices are well coated. (A wooden spoon works great for this.)
  • 5. Mound the coated apple slices into the crust in the pie plate, slightly higher in the middle.
  • 6. Dot the top of the apple slices with the pats of butter.
  • 7. Lay the top crust over the filling, and gently crimp the edges to seal. Make a few shallow cuts in the top crust, in any pattern you like, to allow steam to escape.
  • 8. Bake at 425* for about 50 minutes. The pie is done when the crust is golden brown, and the juices are bubbling out through the slits in the crust.
  • 9. NOTES: I like to sprinkle the top of the crust with cinnamon-sugar before baking. If the crust is getting too dark too soon, reduce the heat to 350* for the remaining time. You may need a few extra minutes of baking time. You may use any combination of apples you like, or simply use all tart apples -- whatever you prefer. If I'm in a hurry, I don't bother to peel the apples! A corer-slicer tool is very helpful, and makes short work of the prep. Whole wheat crust is very good with this pie -- we actually liked it better than regular crust. This recipe is easily made gluten free by using a GF pie crust. (I recommend Pillsbury GF pie dough!)

BEST DEEP DISH APPLE PIE



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This pie was very popular on my dessert table for Thanksgiving. It turned out absolutely delicious. In this instance bigger was better...loaded to the max with apples and delicious spice. It was gone in no time, and they were looking for MORE...lol! I was informed to make two for Christmas. My photos

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 granny smith apples, peeled and sliced - thin
4 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp cinnamon
2/3 c flour
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c butter, cut into pats
1 Tbsp cream for top of pie
sugar for sprinkling top
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Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Peel and slice apples to about 1/4 inch slices. Toss with 3 tablespoons lemon juice; to keep from browning. Prepare crusts and line a 9 inch deep dish pie plate with one of the crusts.
  • 2. In a large bowl; mix flour, sugar, spices. Add the sliced apples and toss well. Add the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice as well. Let set for a good 20 minutes.
  • 3. Carefully place apples into pie crust, making sure they are placed as evenly as possible. Place the butter pats randomly over the apples. Place the top pie crust over apples. Trim excess dough and fold the two crusts under, crimp edges closed to keep pie from leaking. I then brushed the top with cream and sprinkled with sugar. Then cuts 4 - 5 slits in the top to vent. Cover with top crust
  • 4. Place pie on cooking sheet, bake at 400 degree for 15 minutes. Lower temp to 350 degree, and bake for another 55 - 60 minutes or until apples are tender. If the crust begins browning too much, before apples are cooked. Make strips of foil and cover the crusts. Enjoy...this was delicious!

THE BEST APPLE PIE EVER



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A perfect blend of unique flavors comes together to make this amazing apple pie. I just came up with it one day when I couldn't find an apple pie recipe that was appealing.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
5 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl; set aside. Press one of the pastries into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan; reserve the crust.
  • Toss the apples with maple syrup and vanilla extract. Spread 1/3 of the apples into the pie pan and sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining apples and sugar. Cover the pie with the top crust and pinch the edges to seal.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 235.3 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

APPLE PIE 'THE BEST APPLE PIE'



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The crust in this apple recipe is flaky and delicious thanks to the addition of lard. I especially like how three types of apples are used. It just added to the overall yumminess. All that's missing is a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Provided by Mary Louise

Categories     Pies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

PIE CRUST
2 c all-purpose flour
2/3 c lard
1 tsp salt
ice water
PIE FILLING
2-3 large Granny Smith apples
2-3 large Macintosh apples
2-3 large Cortland apples
1 c sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour or corn starch
1 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Peel, core and slice apples. Squeeze with fresh lemon juice to prevent discoloring. Set aside.
  • 2. Start by making a pie crust. Mix flour and salt in a bowl. With a pastry blender cut in lard. NOTE: I home render my lard for pie crusts. It is a creamy white lard unlike the lard purchased in the grocery stores. If you can get home rendered lard from someone it makes the best pie crust.
  • 3. You want to cut in the lard until course and pea size. Add 3-4 tablespoons cold water and bring together dough with fork. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough holds together.
  • 4. NOTE: Now here is the trick. Make sure that you have cut the lard into the flour enough and you want it to hold together slightly forming peas. Do not beat, mix or squash. CUT into and I usually work my way around the sides of the bowl when I cut. I will take a fork and gently go through this to see how it looks and feels. Then I add my water. Again gently bring dough together.
  • 5. Now, on a flour board dump the dough on the floured board and with hands gently from the outside move dough together so it holds.
  • 6. Now I take a knife and cut my dough right in half. Cover the dough with plastic wrap so it does not dry out.
  • 7. On a floured board, cloth or Roll'Pat (I purchased this at a specialty baking store. It is silicone and wonderful.) Sprinkle with flour. Pat the ball of the dough flat gently. Add more flour underneath. Flour the top. Now roll gently away from you, not back and forth. You will tear the dough! Flour the top and gently lift and add more flour underneath. Roll out to about a 10-11 inch circle to place in a 9 inch pie plate.
  • 8. Place in pie plate and gently (do not stretch dough). Pat around into place. The should hang over about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch.
  • 9. You have peeled your apples. Arrange apples in pie plate. Mix 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon cornstarch together. Pour on top of apples evenly. Sprinkle the 1 tsp. cinnamon on top. Cut the butter in small pieces and put dabs all over the top.
  • 10. Roll out second pie crust same as before. Cut a design on top or use small cookie/pie cutters to cut out three small shapes for steam to escape.
  • 11. Gently place crust on top of apples. This should be trimmed around the edges to fit the size of the pie plate. You want to be able to fold the bottom pie crust over the top pie crust on the edges. Pinch together or flute sides as you normally would or use a fork. I use my fingers and flute it!
  • 12. Place pie in preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes, then turn it down to 350. Bake an additional 45 minutes.
  • 13. Place foil or a pan to catch dripping if the pie should bake over.
  • 14. ***NOTE*** You can use your food processor to mix the pie dough. I add my flour, salt and lard in chucks. I pulse to food processor until I get pea formation. Then I dump this into a bowl and add my water.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your pie a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Add some sugar and spices to the apples. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a flaky pie crust. This will give your pie a crispy, golden crust.
  • Bake the pie at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust and a bubbly filling.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the crust to firm up.

Conclusion:

Apple pie is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, sweet and tangy filling, and warm spices, apple pie is sure to please everyone. Follow these tips to make the best apple pie you've ever had!

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