Do you ever crave a warm slice of homemade apple pie, straight from the oven? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Our Favorite Homemade Apple Pie, brought to you by Marin Mommies. This classic recipe is easy to follow and yields the most delicious and comforting apple pie, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
– 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled and cored apples
– ¾ cup granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– â…› teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 1 egg white, lightly beaten
– Pie dough (enough for 2 crusts)
To begin, preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss the apples with the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add in the lemon juice and mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and dot with butter. Top with the second crust, and cut several slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake & Serve:
Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let the pie cool for at least an hour before serving. For an extra touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Apple Hand Pies
If you’re looking for a more portable apple dessert, these Homemade Baked Apple Hand Pies from She Wears Many Hats are the perfect solution. These hand pies are easy to make and even easier to eat. Plus, they’re perfect for packing in lunchboxes or bringing on picnics.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
– 6 tablespoons cold water
– 2 cups peeled, cored and diced apples
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– â…› teaspoon ground nutmeg
– â…› teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water, to make an egg wash
To begin, mix the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add in the chilled and cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a ball. Divide the dough into two even pieces, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 375°F. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter and add in the diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar and flour. Cook for a few minutes, until the apples are tender and the mixture thickens.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about â…› inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out circles of dough (approximately 3-4 inches in diameter). Place a spoonful of the cooked apple mixture in the center of each circle. Brush the edges of the circle with egg wash and fold the dough over to form a half-moon. Use a fork to crimp the edges and cut a small slit in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.
Place the pies on a lined baking sheet and brush the tops with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Whether you choose to indulge in Our Favorite Homemade Apple Pie or whip up a batch of Homemade Baked Apple Hand Pies, these recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you with warm, comforting memories. Give them a try today!
