apple pie recipe joy the baker

Looking for a delicious dessert that’s easy to make? Why not try this amazing apple pie recipe. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is homemade so it’s guaranteed to be perfect every time. Check out the recipe below!

Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked pie crust
• 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Roll out pie dough on a lightly floured surface and transfer to a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Stir until the apples are coated.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust and dot the top with the small pieces of butter.
5. Cover the pie with another layer of pie dough and crimp the edges together to seal.
6. Use a knife to cut slits in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
8. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

If you want a twist on traditional apple pie, try this amazing apple pie cake recipe. It’s a perfect blend of the classic dessert and a fluffy cake. Check out the recipe below!

Apple Pie Cake

Ingredients:

• For the cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 cups peeled, diced apples
• For the topping:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
5. Add dry ingredients and milk in alternating batches and stir until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the batter.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

These amazing apple pie and apple pie cake recipes are sure to impress your friends and family at any gathering. So go ahead and whip them up for your next party, or just to indulge in a sweet treat for yourself. Happy baking!