Decadent Apple Pie Recipe: A Heavenly Dessert Delight ๐๐ฅง
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Prep Time: 35 minutes | Cook Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- 7 apples (use your favorite variety, adjusting sugar based on sweetness)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 lemon zest
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter (for the filling)
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cold water
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 645.9
- Fat: 27.5g
- Saturated Fat: 11.5g
- Cholesterol: 31.8mg
- Sodium: 231.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 98.2g
- Fiber: 7.5g
- Sugar: 55.6g
- Protein: 5.3g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pastry:
- Ingredients: Pastry for double crust pie
- In a large bowl, combine flour, lard, and salt using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture forms pea-sized balls.
- Gradually add cold water, blending until the dough starts cleaning the bowl.
- The dough is ready for rolling. Set aside.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to a toasty 450ยฐF.
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Create the Apple Filling:
- Ingredients: 7 apples, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 lemon zest
- Slice your favorite apples and combine them with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest.
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Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Roll out the prepared pie crust and line your pie plate.
- Trim the edges, crimping them to the edge of the pie plate for a rustic charm.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Fill the pie crust with the delectable apple mixture.
- Dot the filling with 2 tablespoons of softened butter for that extra indulgence.
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Top It Off:
- Brush the edge of the crust with water.
- Place the second pie crust on top, crimping it to the bottom crust for a beautiful seal.
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Bake in Two Stages:
- First Stage: Bake in the preheated 450ยฐF oven for 10 minutes, allowing the crust to set.
- Second Stage: Reduce the oven temperature to 350ยฐF and bake for an additional 45 minutes until the pie is golden brown and bubbling with lusciousness.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Let the pie cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve it warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of decadence.
Cooking Tips:
- Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties, adjusting the sugar accordingly.
- Don’t forget to make decorative slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
- The pie is perfect for Thanksgiving or any weeknight dessert cravings.
- Ensure your butter is cold for the pastry and softened for the filling.
User Reviews:
- With an aggregated rating of 5 stars from 88 reviews, this Decadent Apple Pie is a crowd-pleaser that promises to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Indulge in the heavenly goodness of this Decadent Apple Pie, a dessert masterpiece that combines the sweetness of apples with the flaky perfection of a homemade crust. This recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, creating a pie that’s not only visually appealing but also a true culinary delight. ๐โจ
