Recipe: Apple Cream Pie ๐ฅง
Overview:
This delightful Apple Cream Pie is a wonderful combination of sweet, tangy apples, creamy goodness, and a hint of cinnamon, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for dessert lovers and apple enthusiasts alike, this pie is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 1 pie
Ingredients:
- 4 baking apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 lemon, rind of
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 pie shell
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
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Prepare Pie Shell: Place the pie shell in a pie dish, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides evenly.
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Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice the baking apples. Arrange the slices evenly in the pie shell.
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Prepare Cream Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and flour. Add the heavy cream and stir until smooth.
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Pour Cream Mixture: Pour the cream mixture over the arranged apple slices in the pie shell, ensuring even coverage.
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Add Flavor: Grate the rind of a lemon over the top of the pie. Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly over the pie. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
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Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) for about 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Chill: Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. For best results, chill the pie in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 401.9
- Total Fat: 20.6g
- Saturated Fat: 10.6g
- Cholesterol: 54.3mg
- Sodium: 106.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 54.9g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 42g
- Protein: 2.2g
Tips and Serving Suggestions:
- Serve slices of this delicious Apple Cream Pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Experiment with different varieties of apples for varying levels of sweetness and tartness in your pie.
- This pie can be served warm or cold, making it a versatile dessert option for any occasion.