21 Feb Apple Pie
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Apple pie is the quintessential American dessert and no treat is more uniting; who doesn’t the flavors of luscious apples and buttery crust!? This amazing recipe makes this traditional dessert easier and better than ever!
Plain or with ice cream, nothing can beat a warm slice of Apple Pie! This traditional pie is so welcoming and friendly that it will make you feel warm and fuzzy. The ease of this recipe makes it the perfect pie for parties or just to surprise your favorite person with something sweet. Grab a fork and get ready for a bite of the sweet life with this lovely Apple Pie!
What Makes Apple Pie so Delicious!?
Familiar Favorite!
There is something so universal and comforting about an apple pie. So many cultures around the world enjoy variations of this dessert that it’s practically a universal love language and in the language of pie this treat screams, “I love you!” All of the sweet and warmly spiced flavors will take you back to a warm September day from your youth and remind you of how delicious simplicity truly is!
Perfect Pie Presentation!
This pie is sure to turn heads! Its delicious warm apple aroma will grab everyone’s attention and its beautiful golden and crisp crust will make you swoon! A beautifully baked pie is always a winner but thanks to the ease of this recipe home cooks can make a gorgeous pie that looks fresh from the farm bakery!
Easy for All Cooks!
Some people shy away from pie because it often has many steps and special techniques but this delicious Apple Pie is so easy that anyone can make it! It’s perfect for prepping with the kids or making it the night before a big event.
The steps in this recipe are simple and straightforward so that you can make a comforting dessert for someone special in no time. Plus, the ingredients are common, easy to find, and easy to use, so you don’t even need to be a master baker to deliver great Apple Pie flavor!
Ingredients for Apple Pie
Pillsbury Pie Crusts
Premade pie crusts make the world go round! This amazing convenience item makes baking homemade treats so simple and no one needs to know that you didn’t make it yourself. You will need both top and bottom crusts, so be sure to have a full set.
If you’re particularly handy you can make your own pie crust, just be sure to use it within the first 48 hours of mixing it.
Butter
Butter adds richness, fat, and deliciously creamy flavor to this great apple pie!
Apples
Apples are the perfect fruit! They are full of amazingly sweet and tart flavors, are easy to afford, and they have a great shelf life. Choose your favorite style of apple, granny smith is the classic apple pie choice but there are lots of great tart apples out there like a golden delicious or pink lady.
Cinnamon
This warm spice has the most irresistible flavor and aroma and when paired with apples it becomes the most inviting bite. Use ground cinnamon or fresh grind on your own.
Sugar
Use granulated white sugar to bring sweetness to this beautiful pie.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Center the bottom pie crust in the pan and then gently push it into the curves of the pan so the crust ends up centered in the pan with an even amount of slack on all sides.
- Pace yourself with the butter because it has to last through every layer of apples.
- Cutting the vents before you place the top crust is critical! If you try to cut them on the pie you won’t have as much control.
- You can get decorative with the slits and cut them in a nice diamond or another pattern.
- Optionally crimp the edges of the pie with your fingertips or a fork.
How to Serve This Apple Pie
Apple pie screams of early autumn, but this slice of deliciousness is great for practically any occasion. If you are more of a fruit lover than a chocolate fiend this pie can be a wonderfully fruity choice for special occasions.
A cold glass of milk is always nice with Apple Pie. Try serving traditionally by topping the pie with vanilla bean ice cream. Go a little out of the box with a warm slice of pie topped with cheddar cheese. It sounds crazy, but it works!
Any way you slice it, this pie is a delicious treat that will bring out warm feelings and nostalgia.
How to Store and Reheat Apple Pie
Allow the pie to cool completely before covering it or moving it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat the whole pie, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake the pie for 10 to 15 minutes.
To reheat a single slice, place the piece of pie on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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If you are a sucker for comforting dishes like this scrumptious Apple Pie, try these other classic comfort dishes!
Chicken and Sweet Potato Pot Pie
Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 box Pillsbury pie crusts (2 count), softened
- 1 stick butter cut into thin slices
- 4 apples cored, peeled, and sliced thin
- 1/2 cup cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- In a pie dish, work one pie crust in and adhere to dish.
- Arrange a single layer of apple slices on the bottom of pie crust.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar atop the apples.
- Place a few butter slices over the apples, you’ll want to ration these so there is enough for the entire pie.
- Place another layer of apples on top of the mixture, repeating with the cinnamon/sugar/butter
- When pie is complete, cut slits in the remaining pie crust to vent pan.
- Adhere to other pie crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender and pie crust is browned.
- Let cool for up to 2 hours before serving.
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