Oh dear, nothing quite beats an apple pie that’s baked to perfection, don’t you agree? I mean, the aroma that wafts from the oven and fills your home with that warm, comforting scent of cinnamon, allspice, and sugar, is simply unbeatable! And the taste? It’s rich, buttery, flaky crust paired with those tender apples that have been seasoned just right, is oh so delicious!
Perfect Apple Pie
What You’ll Need:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 6-7 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 pre-made pie crusts
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour.
- Add water, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce temperature and let simmer.
- Place bottom crust in pie pan and fill with sliced apples.
- Pour sauce over apples.
- Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425F, then reduce temperature to 350F and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Ah, but let’s not forget about the other recipe, now, shall we? This one, from Taste of Home, is equally delicious and perfect for any occasion, really. Give it a go, and see what you think!
Apple Pie Recipe
What You’ll Need:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 6-7 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 7-10 tablespoons ice water
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour until smooth, and gradually add water and sugars.
- Bring to a boil, and cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
- Reduce heat, and stir in cinnamon, allspice, and sliced apples. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in butter until crumbly, then gradually add ice water until a dough forms.
- Divide dough in half and roll out each half to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
- Place bottom crust in pan, and fill with apple mixture.
- Place top crust over filling, and trim edges of crust. Cut slits in top of crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
And there you have it, two incredible recipes to satisfy your apple pie cravings! Whip up a batch and treat your loved ones to a taste of home, and watch as their faces light up with joy!