Indulge in the golden delight of classic apple pie, perfected with a touch of culinary artistry. This delectable treat features a flaky, buttery crust that crumbles at the first bite, enveloping a generous filling of sweet and tangy apples, delicately spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of citrus. The filling is made even more irresistible with the addition of plump raisins, adding a chewy texture and depth of flavor. Two variations of this timeless dessert are presented: a traditional lattice-top pie and an elegant braided pie, each offering a unique visual appeal. For a finishing touch, both pies are brushed with a golden egg wash and sprinkled with sparkling sugar, creating an irresistible golden crust that hints at the deliciousness within. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe will guide you to create a homemade apple pie that will impress your family and friends.
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GOLDEN APPLE PIE
Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one's the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been awarded blue ribbons at a couple of local fairs. -Theresa Brazil, Petaluma, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine apples, 3/4 cup apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and apple pie spice; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice; add to saucepan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute more or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. , For crust, combine flour and salt; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball. Divide in 2 portions, making 1 piece slightly larger. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion. , Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining dough to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top., Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLE PIE
I make this pie using apples from my own orchard. The addition of cider really enhances the appealing flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the apples in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in apple cider until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice., Pour over apples; toss to coat. Pour into pastry shell. For topping, combine the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 45-50 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GOLDEN APPLE PIE WITH RUM SAUCE
Make and share this Golden Apple Pie With Rum Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by icetea
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Combine apples with brown sugar, flour, spices and salt.
- Place in a 9-inch pastry lined pie plate.
- Flute edges of crust.
- Sprinkle apples with nuts and rum; dot with butter.
- Roll out remaining pastry.
- Cut into 3/4-inch strips.
- Arrange strips in a lattice pattern, atop of pie.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until apples are tender.
- Cover top of pie with foil part way through baking time to prevent over browning of crust.
- Serve with Rum Sauce.
- RUM SAUCE: combine sugar, water cinnamon in medium size saucepan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Boil 5 minutes over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
- Gradually, blend together cornstarch and cold water.
- Stir into hot sugar mixture.
- Cook and stir until thickened.
- Stir in rum; cool slightly.
- Serve warm with pie.
GOLDEN HARVEST APPLE PIE
You'll think Grandma was baking in the kitchen when you taste your first bite of this old-fashioned pie. The golden, tender crust holds a yummy apple filling with a hint of orange.-Drew Menne, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge., Sprinkle flour over the pastry. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; layer into pastry alternately with apples. Dot with marmalade and butter., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush with milk., Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 40-50 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GOLDEN RAISIN AND APPLE LATTICE PIE
Categories Fruit Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Raisin Apple Fall Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For crust:
- Blend flour, cake flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter and shortening and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 6 tablespoons ice water and process just until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; divide into 2 pieces, 1 slightly larger than the other. Flatten larger piece into disk and smaller piece into rectangle; wrap each in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.)
- For filling:
- Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 375°F. Spread apple slices on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over apples, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter and lemon juice; toss to coat. Bake just until apples begin to soften, stirring once, about 15 minutes. Cool apples completely on baking sheet. Maintain oven temperature.
- Transfer apples and any accumulated juices to large bowl. Mix in raisins and brown sugar.
- Butter 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Roll out dough disk on floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer crust to prepared pie dish. Spoon apple filling into crust. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter over. Roll out dough rectangle on floured surface to 11x7-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into twelve 1/2-inch-wide strips. Place 6 strips 1 inch apart atop apple filling. Place remaining 6 strips diagonally atop first 6 strips, forming diamond lattice pattern. Trim strips even with bottom crust. Fold dough overhang in, pressing onto edge of pie dish. Press dough edge decoratively with fork to seal.
- Brush dough strips with egg glaze. Sprinkle strips with 2 teaspoons sugar. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Continue to bake pie until crust is golden and apples are tender, covering crust edges with foil if browning too quickly, about 1 hour 15 minutes longer. Cool pie at least 2 hours. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely, then cover and store at room temperature.)
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your pie a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- Peel and core your apples thinly. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Toss your apples with sugar, flour, and spices before adding them to the pie crust. This will help to thicken the filling and prevent it from becoming runny.
- Don't overfill your pie crust. You should have about 1 inch of space between the top of the filling and the rim of the crust.
- Bake your pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to finish baking. This will help to create a golden brown crust and prevent the filling from bubbling over.
- Let your pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
Golden apple pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With these tips, you can make a golden apple pie that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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