Best 6 Grandmas Apple Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic of American desserts – grandma's apple pie. This iconic dish has been passed down through generations, each family boasting their own unique twist on the recipe. With its flaky, golden crust and a mouthwatering filling of caramelized apples, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, apple pie is the epitome of comfort and nostalgia. Our collection of grandma's apple pie recipes offers a diverse selection of tried-and-tested methods, ensuring that every baker, from novice to expert, can recreate this culinary masterpiece. From the traditional double-crust pie to the rustic charm of a lattice top, and even a delightful gluten-free variation, we have a recipe for every taste and dietary preference. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a journey of baking bliss as we explore the irresistible flavors of grandma's apple pie.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE



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This apple pie recipe is easy and fairly quick, with a buttery, flaky crust.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heaping cups all-purpose flour
1 scant cup butter-flavored Crisco
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup (or less) water
6 or 7 large June apples, peeled and sliced (any tart apple will work, such as Granny Smith)
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp flour
1 dash of salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 stick butter

Steps:

  • Measure flour and salt into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle in water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with fork until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans side of bowl.
  • Gather dough into ball; divide in half, shape into flattened rounds on lightly floured board.
  • Using floured rolling pin, roll dough 2 inches larger than inverted pie pan.
  • Let dough rest for 5 minutes, then transfer to pie plate.
  • After filling the dough, place the second round of dough onto the pie.
  • Seal the edges of the pie, either by fluting or by pressing the edges together with a fork. Trim the excess crust if necessary.
  • Place sliced apples into pastry-lined pie pan.
  • Combine dry ingredients. Spread over apples.
  • Dot the apple mixture generously with butter.
  • Bake at 400 for 25 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 and cook 10 minutes longer.

GRANDMA'S IRON SKILLET APPLE PIE



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This three-layer apple pie is a Southern favorite!

Provided by T L Dixon

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
5 Granny Smith apples -- peeled, cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
3 (9 inch) refrigerated prerolled pie crusts
1 cup white sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place 1/2 cup butter into a heavy cast iron skillet, and melt butter in the oven. Remove skillet and sprinkle with brown sugar; return to oven to heat while you prepare the apples.
  • Remove skillet, and place 1 refrigerated pie crust on top of the brown sugar. Top the pie crust with half the sliced apples. Sprinkle apples with 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; place a second pie crust over the apples; top the second crust with the remaining apples, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Top with the third crust; sprinkle the top crust with 1/4 cup sugar, and dot with 1 tablespoon of butter. Cut 4 slits into the top crust for steam.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.3 calories, Carbohydrate 107.8 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 396.4 mg, Sugar 69.8 g

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds short crust pastry, recipe follows
7 cups Royal Gala apples, cored and quartered (about 5 apples)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Pinch salt
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, cold
8 ounces shortening, cold
1/2 cup ice cold water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll 1/2 the short crust pastry to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out a 14-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry, trim away the excess and crimp the edge.
  • Roll out the rest of the pastry to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the pastry into 1/2-inch strips. On a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper weave the strips of pastry into a lattice that will cover the top of a 9-inch pie plate with 1-inch of overhang. Refrigerate the pie shell and lattice for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the apple quarters into 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss the apples with the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash. Brush the inside edge of the pastry with the egg wash. Arrange the apples in the pie shell and dab the top with pieces of cold butter. Slide the lattice top over the apples. Press the pastry of the lattice firmly on the crimped edge to seal the 2 together. Brush the lattice with egg wash. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using a cheese grater, grate the butter and shortening into the flour. Combine the mixture with your fingers until it resembles cornmeal. Add the ice cold water and mix with a spoon, pulling the water into the flour until a dough forms.
  • With your hands, shape the dough into 2 balls and flatten them into disks. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month.

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE



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You'll elicit oohs and aahs every time you serve slices of this classic apple pie. The crisp crust is a nice complement to the tender apples.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
2% milk
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim crust even with edge of plate. Set aside. , In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Arrange half of the apples in pastry shell; sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Dot with 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 and sprinkle with additional sugar. , Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Serve warm if desired or cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE PIE BY GRANDMA OPLE



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This was my grandmother's apple pie recipe. I have never seen another one quite like it. It will always be my favorite and has won me several first place prizes in local competitions. I hope it becomes one of your favorites as well!

Provided by MOSHASMAMA

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
½ cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup water
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
  • Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 40.3 g

GRANDMA OPLE'S APPLE PIE



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This is a recipe for apple pie that I got from allrecipes.com and it is THE BEST apple pie I have ever had. It is different that ordinary apple pie, the fresh apples are placed in the crust, covered in a lattice top and smothered in a decadent sauce. Whoever Grandma Ople is, I would really like to thank her for she sure knows how to make a mean apple pie!For my crust, I use a recipe for pie crust that includes vinegar and is found on this site.

Provided by BirdyBaker

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (9 inch) double crust pie crusts
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
8 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a sauce pan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add white sugar, brown sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce temperature, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work of crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C). Reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C), and continue baking for 35-45 minutes.
  • Note: you might want to set a baking sheet under the pie to catch any drips.

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 cook evenly.
  • Add a little bit of lemon juice to the apples. This will help prevent them from browning.
  • Use a good quality pie crust. You can either make your own or buy one from the store. If you're making your own, be sure to use cold butter and water.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust. Leave about 1 inch of space around the edges.
  • Bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Reduce the temperature and continue baking the pie until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set.

Conclusion:

Grandma's apple pie is a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It's the perfect way to end a meal or to enjoy as a snack. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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