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Oh, a freshly baked apple pie! It’s time to invite some friends over for a delightful afternoon tea. Let’s get started with the recipes for two different versions of apple pies.

Homemade Apple Pie with Easy Oil Crust

Behold the taste of the classic apple pie with this fantastic recipe by Jenny Can Cook!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil (such as canola or safflower oil)
• 3 tablespoons cold milk
• 5-6 cups (about 6 medium) Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add oil and mix well.
3. Add milk and mix until dough comes together.
4. Divide the dough in half.
5. Roll out one half and place it in a 9-inch (23-cm) pie pan.
6. In another bowl, mix together apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
7. Put the apple mixture in the pie shell.
8. Roll out the other half of the dough and place it on top of the apple filling.
9. Use a fork to crimp the edges together and poke some holes in the top.
10. Bake the pie for 60-70 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
11. Let the pie cool down for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Apple Pie with Crystallized Ginger

For a spicy twist, you can try this recipe by America’s Test Kitchen, which uses crystallized ginger.

Ingredients

• 1 double pie crust recipe (such as this recipe by Jenny Can Cook)
• 2 pounds (about 4-5 medium) Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup packed (3 1/2 ounces) light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons quartered crystallized ginger
• 1 large egg white, beaten
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out one of the pie crusts and line a 9-inch (23-cm) pie pan.
3. In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, and salt.
4. Toss to combine and transfer to the pie shell.
5. Scatter butter pieces and crystallized ginger over the apples.
6. Roll out the remaining pie crust and place it on top of the apple filling.
7. Trim the edges and crimp them together.
8. Cut a few slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape.
9. Brush the top crust with beaten egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
10. Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
11. Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.

Hope you enjoy these recipes for apple pies, and don’t forget to share them with your friends!