Perfect Apple Pie! Recipe

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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
178
Calories
Total time
105
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 double crust pie crust (for a 10 inch deep-dish pie, my butter pie crust kittencal's no-fail buttery flaky pie pastry/crust works great for this or use your fav)
  • 8 tart green apples, peeled, cored and cut into no larger than 1/2-inch slices (use granny smith or pippin apples for this only)
  • 1 cup sugar (if you prefer a sweeter filling increase the by a couple tbsp)
  • 1 1/2-2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter ( no subs)
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Prepare a double pie crust as directed.
  2. Roll out one disk on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle and place the pastry in the pie plate.
  3. Gently press the dough into sides pie plate leaving an overhang of crust.
  4. Refrigerate while preparing the apple filling.
  5. Set oven rack to the second-lowest position and heat to 425 degrees.
  6. Peel, core and slice the apples into 1/2-inch slices (no larger than 1/2-inch).
  7. Place in a bowl and gently toss the apples with the fresh lemon juice.
  8. In a small bowl combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg (if using).
  9. Add the sugar mixture to the apples and toss well to coat.
  10. Transfer the apple mixture into the chilled prepared crust and mound the apples slightly in the center.
  11. Dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
  12. Roll out the second pastry, and place over filling.
  13. Flute the edges together.
  14. Make several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape (if the pie dough is too soft, place in the freezer for 10 minutes).
  15. Whisk an egg white with a fork, and brush onto top of crust.
  16. Sprinkle with sugar.
  17. Place on a cookie sheet to catch any spills.
  18. Bake for 25 minutes.
  19. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees (leave the pie in the oven and do not open the oven door) continue baking for about another 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
  20. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for at least 4 hours before slicing the pie.
  21. TO MAKE PIE WITH CRUMB TOPPING: in a bowl combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon; mix well with a spoon.
  22. Add in 1/2 cup COLD butter (no subs) cut into small chunks and mix together with your fingers to combine well.
  23. Add in some chopped walnuts if desired.
  24. Place in the fridge while preparing the pie.
  25. Make the pie filling exactly as directed, and dot with 2-3 tablespoons of butter before sprinkling on the topping.
  26. Bake as directed, but cover with foil the least 15 minutes of baking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 178.39 Kcal (747 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.95g 9%
Cholesterol 11.76mg 4%
Sodium 169.97mg 7%
Potassium 18.48mg 0%
Total Carbs 27.33g 9%
Sugars 16.02g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 4%
Protein 3.6g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 9.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 626.44 Kcal (2623 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.91g 9%
Cholesterol 41.28mg 4%
Sodium 596.85mg 7%
Potassium 64.88mg 0%
Total Carbs 95.96g 9%
Sugars 56.24g 64%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 4%
Protein 12.65g 7%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 1%
Calcium 31.8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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