Apple Pie
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Apple Pie
Description
The Apple Pie recipe uses a double 9-inch pie crust, forming a solid base and a decorative lattice top that allows steam to escape while baking. The filling comprises peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples mixed in a warm butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon mixture, which thickens slightly due to flour. After assembling, an egg wash brushed on the lattice and coarse sugar sprinkled over gives the crust an appealing color and texture. Baking begins at a high temperature to set the crust's shape, then lowers to ensure even cooking and a tender filling. The combination of tart apples with the sweet and spiced filling creates a classic balance that defines this traditional dessert.
Apple Pie pairs well as a dessert with coffee, tea, or vanilla ice cream. It is suitable for holidays, gatherings, or whenever a comforting traditional dessert is desired. The lattice crust adds a visual appeal and allows the filling's aroma to fill the kitchen during baking.
The recipe does not specify cooling or storage tips, but typical advice includes letting the pie cool before slicing to allow the filling to set. Refrigeration can preserve leftovers, but the crust may lose crispness over time.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust 9 inch pie crust, double
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 medium apple Granny Smith variety
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sanding sugar coarse
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line pie plate with the first crust then place it into your refrigerator along with the second pie crust.
- To a medium saucepan add the butter on medium heat until melted then whisk in the flour until combined.
- Whisk in the brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon and water until dissolved, then bring it to a boil.
- Let the mixture cool while you peel, core and thinly slice your apples into a large bowl.
- Toss the apples with the sugar butter mixture and add it to your pie crust.
- Add any remaining sauce in the bottom of the bowl over the apples then make your lattice with the second pie crust and add it over the apple mixture (directions below and above in the post).
- In a small bowl whisk together the egg and water until smooth then brush it over your lattice crust until it is just moistened (you won't be using all of it).
- Sprinkle the coarse sanding sugar over the lattice crust.
- Bake 15 minutes at the 425 degrees.
- Lower oven to 350 degrees and continue baking for 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 483IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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