oldest apple pie recipe

You know what I’ve been craving lately? A good old-fashioned apple pie, just like my grandma used to make. Lucky for me, I stumbled across not one, but two amazing recipes that I just had to share with you all.

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

First up, we have Chef Michael Smith’s Old-Fashioned Apple Pie. This classic recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and fill your home with the irresistible aroma of warm, freshly baked apples.

Ingredients

• 1 double-crust pie pastry
• 6 cups sliced and peeled apples
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Roll out your pie pastry and line your pie dish with the bottom crust.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust and dot with the butter.
5. Cover with the top crust and cut a few slits in the center to allow steam to escape.
6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
7. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Double-Crust Apple Pie

Next up, we have a recipe for the history buffs out there. New England Today is sharing their Double-Crust Apple Pie recipe, complete with a fascinating backstory about the origins of this quintessential American dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
• 6 cups apples (a mix of sweet and sour varieties), peeled and thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Roll out one of your pie crusts and carefully transfer it to your pie dish.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust and dot with the butter.
5. Roll out your second pie crust and place it on top of the apple mixture.
6. Trim the edges of the pie crust and crimp with a fork to seal.
7. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
8. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
9. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

There you have it, two amazing apple pie recipes that will have you feeling like a true baking pro in no time. So go ahead and indulge in a slice (or two) of this classic American dessert, and don’t forget to let me know which recipe you liked best!