women's weekly apple pie recipe

So, you wanna impress your friends with some good ol’ apple pie? You came to the right place, my friend, because I’ve got not one, but two recipes for ya!

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

Let’s start with the classic Old-Fashioned Apple Pie. You’ll need:

• 1½ cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup of vegetable shortening, chilled
• iced water
• 6 cups of thinly sliced apples, peeled and cored
• ¾ cup of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• a beaten egg for glazing

Got everything? Good, let’s get started:

1. First, we need to make the crust. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the chilled shortening and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Sprinkle some iced water over the mixture, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one of the dough disks on a floured surface and place it in a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish. Trim the edges.
4. In another bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix well and pour into the prepared crust. Spread the butter pieces over the top of the apples.
5. Roll out the second dough disk and cut it into strips. Arrange the strips over the top of the filling in a lattice pattern. Brush the top with the beaten egg.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Apple Pie Recipe

Now, if you’re feeling adventurous and want to try something new, check out this Apple Pie Recipe. You’ll need:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ⅔ cup of vegetable shortening, chilled
• 5-7 tablespoons of ice water
• 6 cups of thinly sliced apples, peeled and cored
• ⅔ cup of sugar
• ¼ cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon of sugar to sprinkle on top

Ready? Let’s do this:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the chilled shortening and cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, and stir until the dough comes together in a ball. Divide it in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one of the dough disks and fit it into a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish. Trim the edges.
4. In another bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and dot with butter pieces.
5. Roll out the second dough disk and cut it into strips. Arrange the strips over the top of the filling in a lattice pattern. Brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Voilà! Two delicious apple pie recipes for you to try out. Don’t forget to share with your friends and family, and maybe even save a slice for me. Enjoy!