There’s nothing quite like the aroma of a freshly baked apple pie wafting through the house. With the perfect blend of sweet and tart, this classic dessert is a favorite among families everywhere. If you’re looking for a mouth-watering apple pie recipe, you’ve come to the right place. With the help of the Old Farmer’s Almanac and Taste of Home, we’ve gathered two of the best recipes out there to create the ultimate guide to making the perfect apple pie.
First up, we have the Old Farmer’s Almanac recipe. This recipe features a homemade crust that will leave your taste buds dancing. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a flaky, golden crust that’s the perfect complement to the sweet apple filling. Here’s what you’ll need:
Homemade Crust:
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 1/4-1/2 cup ice water
Filling:
– 8 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Pink Lady work best)
– 3/4 cup white sugar
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp allspice
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Now for the instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually, just until the dough comes together.
3. Divide the dough in half and roll out each half to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place one crust in the bottom of the dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Pour mixture into the crust.
5. Dot the top of the apples with butter. Place the second crust on top and seal the edges. Cut slits in the top crust.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Now onto the Taste of Home recipe. This recipe features a crumbly, streusel topping that takes the classic apple pie to the next level. Here’s the list of ingredients you’ll need:
Streusel Topping:
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Filling:
– 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
And the instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Pour mixture into the pie shell. Sprinkle with streusel topping.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
There you have it, two amazing apple pie recipes that are sure to please any crowd. Whether you opt for the homemade crust or the streusel topping, one thing is for sure – you won’t be disappointed. So get baking and enjoy the sweet, indulgent taste of a fresh apple pie today!
