Making a homemade apple pie is a delight in itself, and the aroma of the crust and the cinnamon-spiced filling slowly wafting through your kitchen is enough to make mouths water. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just for a cozy evening treat, apple pie is a classic dessert that people of all ages love.
Making an apple pie is easier than you might think, and with the right recipe, even a beginner baker can achieve delicious results. This recipe presents two options, and they both use a slightly different technique in making the crust.
For the oil crust, mix flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add oil and milk to the dry ingredients, and stir until the mixture forms a ball. Roll out half the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to the pie pan. Prepare the filling by layering thinly sliced, peeled apples with sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Roll out the remaining dough, place it over the filling, and seal the edges. Bake at 425°F for 50-60 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
For the traditional crust, cut butter into flour, salt, and sugar. Add ice water and knead until the mixture comes together. Roll out the dough and line the pie pan. Prepare the filling as above, then top with the crust, cutting slits to allow steam to escape. Bake at 375°F for 50-60 minutes.
Both of these recipes result in a delicious, classic apple pie that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Depending on your preference, you can choose the crust that suits you best. Experiment with the ingredients to make it your own, and enjoy the process of baking as much as the outcome!
For the oil crust recipe, here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tbsp sugar
– 1/2 tsp cinnamon
– 2/3 cup vegetable oil
– 1/3 cup milk
Filling:
– 6-7 cups thinly sliced and peeled apples
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 3 tbsp flour
– 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
3. Add oil and milk, and stir until the mixture forms a ball.
4. Roll out half the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to the pie pan.
5. Layer thinly sliced, peeled apples in the crust, sprinkle with sugar, flour, and cinnamon mixture.
6. Roll out the remaining dough, place it over the filling, and seal the edges.
7. Bake at 425°F for 50-60 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
For the traditional crust recipe, here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
– 1/4-1/2 cup ice water
Filling:
– 6-7 cups thinly sliced and peeled apples
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 3 tbsp flour
– 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
3. Add the cubed butter and cut in with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture has a crumbly texture.
4. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and knead until the mixture comes together.
5. Roll out the dough and line the pie pan.
6. Layer thinly sliced, peeled apples in the crust, sprinkle with sugar, flour, and cinnamon mixture.
7. Top with the crust, cutting slits to allow steam to escape.
8. Bake at 375°F for 50-60 minutes.
With either recipe, feel free to add a personal touch to the filling – some people like to add raisins or nuts, while others prefer to include a hint of citrus or nutmeg. Regardless of how you make your apple pie, we hope these recipes inspire you to get baking!
