PERFECT APPLE PIE
With a crisp, flaky crust and thick, cider-flavored apple filling, this is my idea of the perfect apple pie.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Desserts
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the pieces of butter and shortening and pulse until the mixture is crumbly with lots of pea and chickpea-size clumps of butter and shortening within.
- Add the water and pulse until the mixture is evenly moistened and very crumbly. Dump the dough crumbles onto a work surface and divide into two piles, with one pile about 15% bigger than the other (13 oz and 11.5 oz). Make two balls of dough and pat each one into a 5-inch disc. Wrap the discs in plastic and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
- Take the larger disc of dough out of the refrigerator. Dust your work surface lightly with flour and place the dough on top; sprinkle a little flour over the dough. Use your hands to quickly knead the dough into a soft and malleable disc (don't overwork it; you want it just supple enough to roll).
- Roll the dough, adding more flour as necessary under and on top of the dough so it doesn't stick, into a 13-in circle. Carefully drape the dough over the rolling pin and transfer it to a 9-in deep-dish pie pan (it should be at least 1½ in deep). Gently fit the dough into the pan, easing it inwards rather than stretching it outwards. Trim the edges to ½ inch beyond the lip of the pie pan. Turn the edges under to create a rim on the crust. Press the rim against the lip of the pan, forming it into an even edge. Use any scraps to patch in any tears or thin areas. Place the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes while you heat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Set an oven rack in the middle position.
- Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator and place on a baking sheet (this makes it easy to move in and out of the oven). Cover the crust with a piece of parchment paper and fill it with dried beans or pie weights. Bake for 20 minutes. Take the crust out of the oven; remove the parchment paper and beans/pie weights and tent the edges with a few strips of aluminum foil. (The foil will protect the edges from getting too dark.) Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the dough is dry and golden. Don't worry if the bottom puffs up; just press it down gently with a flat spatula, such as a pancake turner, taking care not to puncture it. Let the crust cool to room temperature.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
- Meanwhile, combine the apples, lemon zest, lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Toss until the sugar is dissolved and the apples are evenly coated. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain the apples, collecting the syrupy juice in another bowl. Pour the syrupy juice into a 2-cup microwave-safe liquid measuring cup. Take note of the quantity and then heat on high power in the microwave, checking frequently, until the syrup is reduced by half. This will take about 4 minutes but keep a close eye on it as all microwaves are different. You don't want to cook it for too long, or it will turn into sticky caramel (see note below on how to correct this if it happens). The syrup should be just slightly thickened and still pourable. (Alternatively, you can boil the juices in a small pan on the stove.)
- Add the syrup back to the apples, along with the flour and cornstarch; toss to combine.
- Take the other piece of dough out of the fridge and roll into an 11-inch circle, using the same process described above. If necessary, use a little dough to patch up any holes in the bottom crust. Add the apple filling to the baked pie shell, compacting the apples as tightly as possible. (Too many air pockets will cause the crust to dome, creating a gap between the apples and the crust.) Place the rolled dough over top. Crimp the edges with a fork or flute with your fingers, sealing the top and bottom crust together. Work quickly, dusting your fingers with flour as necessary, so the dough doesn't get too warm.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg (or cream or milk). Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar over the top crust. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow the steam to escape.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375°F, and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before cutting, about 4 hours.
- Note: Be sure to use baking apples that hold their shape when cooked, such as Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Fuji, Granny Smith, or Golden Delicious. And use a mix of different varietals for the best flavor.
- Note: If you accidentally over-reduce the syrup and it seizes up when you pour it over the apples, transfer the apple mixture to a large sauté pan and cook over high heat until the caramel melts. Let cool completely in the fridge before proceeding with the recipe.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The pie can be frozen for up to 3 months before or after baking it. (If freezing it unbaked, hold off on brushing the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkling it with sugar; you can do that right before baking.) If baked, let it cool completely and place it in the freezer uncovered. When fully frozen, wrap the pie securely in foil and freeze. If the pie is unbaked, wrap it securely in foil and freeze. When ready to serve, proceed with baking instructions above (pie is likely to take a bit longer in the oven).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589, Fat 24g, Carbohydrate 91g, Protein 5g, SaturatedFat 14g, Sugar 48g, Fiber 6g, Sodium 383mg, Cholesterol 53mg
PRIZE-WINNING APPLE PIE
I've baked many apple pies in the last 40 years. But when I entered this apple pie at the 1987 Kansas State Fair, it won first prize! The prize was especially meaningful, because the contest was sponsored by the Kansas Mother's Assn., and of the 31 pies entered, mine was the one that was presented to the Kansas Mother of the Year.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Measure flour, salt and baking powder into large bowl; mix well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles small peas. Sprinkle in oil then milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork after each addition. When it's thoroughly mixed, press dough firmly together with hands as you would a snowball. Divide dough into two balls. Roll out each piece on a lightly floured pastry cloth. Put bottom crust into 9-in. pie pan; set aside. , Prepare filling by stirring together the sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt; mix with apples and water. Turn into pastry-lined pan; dot with butter. Cover with top crust; seal and flute. Slit steam vents in top crust. Cover edge with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. , Bake at 425° for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CLASSIC APPLE PIE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Peel and core the apples; slice 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the granulated sugar and lemon juice. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the flour, cinnamon and salt and stir until the juices thicken, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. (The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
- Roll out 1 disk of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Add the cooled filling and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Roll out the remaining disk of dough into a 12-inch round. Lay the dough over the filling and press the two crusts together around the edges. Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp with your fingers. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut a few slits in the top crust to let steam escape. Chill 1 hour.
- Put a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F for at least 30 minutes. Put the pie directly on the hot baking sheet and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F; bake until the pie is golden and the filling is bubbly, 1 hour to 1 hour, 10 minutes, rotating the pie as needed. (Cover the edges with foil if they are browning too quickly.) Transfer to a rack and let cool until the filling is set, about 3 hours.
- Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, vinegar and salt in a food processor until it looks like fine meal. Add the butter and pulse until it is in pea-size pieces. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. Pinch the dough with your fingers; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 4 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse again.
- Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pat each into a disk. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or preferably overnight, or freeze up to 2 months.
CARAMEL APPLE PIE - 2003 1ST PLACE APPLE
Steps:
- Pie Crust:
- Chill all ingredients, including the flour and vinegar. Combine the flour, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles cornmeal. In another bowl, mix water and vinegar with the beaten egg. Add the liquid mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork to form a soft dough.
- Filling:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Peel and slice apples. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine dry ingredients in large bowl and add apples. Toss to mix. Add vanilla and cream. Melt butter in heavy skillet. Add apple mixture and cook approximately 8 minutes, to soften apples. Turn into pie shell.
- Streusel Topping:
- Combine the flour and sugar. Mix in butter with fork until coarse crumbs. stir in the crushed toffee bars. Sprinkle over pie. Add top crust. Seal, flute edge and vent top. Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake 45 minutes longer.
WINNING APPLE PIE RECIPES 1ST PLACE
Steps:
- Crust: Place flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut small teaspoon-sized pieces of lard into the flour (about 5 pieces at a time), with a hand pastry cutter or fork. When all the lard is worked into flour (should have a crumble-like look) start adding cold water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until flour mixture pulls away from sides of the bowl. Separate dough into 2 equals parts, cover, and refrigerate while preparing apples. Note: This crust recipe is enough for two 9" apple pies, and the leftover dough can be frozen.
- Filling:In a large bowl, add apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and water. Stir well. Cut tiny pieces of butter into apples, using 2/3 of the stick. Sprinkle flour over apple mixture and stir and toss well. Cover and setaside.
- Using 1/2 of dough mixture, separate into 2 equal pieces. Flour rolling surface and dough lightly, and roll out 1 crust for the bottom, and place in pie pan. Add apple mixture. Cut remaining butter into small pats. Roll outcrust for top of pie. Place over apples. When the top crust is trimmed and pinched shut, cut several slits in it. Bake at 375ºF for about 70 minutes OR until crust is a light/medium golden brown.
- Variations:- About 5 minutes before pie is to come out of oven, lightly coat top crustwith melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Return to oven for final 5minutes.- Once pie is completely cooled, prepare a powdered sugar drip glaze frosting (2/3 cup powdered sugar in 1 -2 tablespoons milk). Drizzle over top of cool apple pie.
APPLE PIE BY GRANDMA OPLE
This was my grandmother's apple pie recipe. I have never seen another one quite like it. It will always be my favorite and has won me several first place prizes in local competitions. I hope it becomes one of your favorites as well!
Provided by MOSHASMAMA
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
- Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 40.3 g
AWARD-WINNING APPLE CREAM PIE
Award-winning pie. Make sure to cover and refrigerate any remaining pie (if there is any).
Provided by afcouwen
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Unroll 1 pie crust on a work surface. Cut out 2- to 3-inch hearts (or desired shape) with a cookie cutter. Transfer to an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Mix cream cheese, white sugar, egg, lemon zest, and salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Mix sliced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
- Unroll the second pie crust in an ungreased, 9-inch glass pie plate.
- Roll almond paste into a thin, 7-inch circle between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Remove the top sheet of waxed paper and turn the almond paste circle into the crust-lined pie plate; gently press into the pie crust and remove the waxed paper. Spread cream cheese mixture over almond paste and arrange apples in a circular pattern over top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and slightly puffed, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Microwave apricot jam in a small, microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, at medium power (50%) for 1 minute. Brush over apples. Top with heart cutouts. Cool until filling sets, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.7 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 377.9 mg, Sugar 36.1 g
GREAT APPLE PIE - AWARD WINNING
Steps:
- Bottom Crust: 1. Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together. 2. Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling. 3. Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Brush bottom of crust with egg whites to keep it from getting soggy. Put baking tray in bottom under pie to catch any overflow or dripings. Fill with desired filling and bake. Put in Filling and Topper: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, white sugar and brown sugar, (>>> OPTIONAL: Add cloves, allspice, and nutmeg to the syrup.) and bring all to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer. 2. Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, and half of syrup mixture. Cover with a lattice work of crust. Gently brush the rest of sugar and butter syrup over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off. 3. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft. About 10 minutes before the pie is done (about 50 minutes had elapsed), Brush the pie with a little milk and sprinkle the top with sugar and cinnamon. TIP: To get apples cooked well so they are not crunchy, Place the pie on a lower oven rack and put the temperature on 250 for an extra 30 minutes or so and that did the trick without overbaking the crust. Use the Basic Flaky Pie Crust recipe from allrecipes.com
BARBARA TREVES' AWARD WINNING APPLE PIE
Barbara Treves' Forever Favourite Apple Pie took top honors at the 1st Annual KCRW Good Food Pie Contest, winning first place in the Fruit & Nut category as well as being named "Best in Show". Start this recipe ahead of time to allow for soaking, resting, and cooling times.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Pie
Time 2h45m
Yield 1 pie, 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the crust: Measure out all dry ingredients, combine and place in freezer, keep butter & liquid ingredients in refrigerator for at least one hour prior to preparation.
- When ready, add dry ingredients to food processor and pulse to mix thoroughly. Add butter cubes and pulse until mixture resembles pea-sized meal. Add vinegar, pulse to mix then add ice water, 1 T at a time, until dough begins to stick together and when pinched by hand, holds together. Remove from processor and transfer to work surface. Divide the dough into two equal parts and gently form into balls, and wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- For the filling: Mix all dry ingredients, including vanilla bean seeds together. Add 2 T of this dry mixture to roasting pan, along with peeled and sliced apples. Place under broiler and broil until apples are slightly browned but not cooked through. Once nicely browned, remove and add rest of the ingredients, except butter.
- Adding Filling to Pie Dough: Chill pie plate while you roll out 1 of the dough discs on a lightly floured surface until you get a disc that measure slightly larger than your pie plate and about 1/8 ¼ thick. Pull out pie plate and gently place rolled out dough in plate.
- Add broiled apples mixture, then dot with 4 T butter. Roll out 2nd disc into a circle about 1/8 ¼ thick and place on top of apples. Pinch top and bottom dough edges together and form a decorative edge.
- For the topping: beat the egg and cream together in a small dish then brush top and edges of pie with mixture, sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 400 F for 45 minutes Cover edges of pie with aluminum foil if starting to brown too quickly. Turn pie in oven and cook an additional 15 minutes or until done. Cool for at least two hours prior to serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 509.1, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 29.5, Protein 3.9
WORLDS BEST APPLE PIE
I found this recipe years ago on PBS - America's Test Kitchen. It is the only apple pie I will make!! It has just the right amount of seasonings... Best I have ever tasted, and easy to make too!
Provided by SD working Girl
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Peel, Core, & Slice apples into a large mixing bowl. Lightly toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice while slicing the apples.
- In seperate medium sized mixing bowl, mix together 3/4 cup white sugar, flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, & allspice, mix until well blended.
- Next, pour sugar mixture over the apples. Toss lightly until apples are well covered with the sugar mixture.
- Pour into bottom 9 inch pie shell, then cover with the top 9 inch pie crust. brush top pie crust with melted butter or margarine, and sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 425 degrees. Then turn the oven down to 350 degrees and continue to bake for another 30-35 minutes.
- Cool ~ serve with whipped topping or ice cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.1, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 133.1, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 45.8, Protein 1.2
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