Amelia’s French Apple Pie

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Amelia's French Apple Pie Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1h 15min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pastry for double-crust pie
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
6 cups apples , peeled & sliced
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter , softened
3 teaspoons milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
436
Sugar
43g
Fat
22g
Amelia's French Apple Pie is a classic homemade dessert that originated in France and is enjoyed worldwide. With its rich, buttery, flaky crust, and juicy, sweet, and spiced apple filling, it's a perfect treat for any occasion. This recipe is a versatile version of the classic that allows for easy customization, including the addition of different fruits, nuts, or flavors as desired.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Roll out and place one of your pie crusts in a 9-inch pie dish.
3.In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Stir until well mixed.
4.Add apples, raisins, orange juice, and mix.
5.Pour mixture onto the crust-lined pie dish.
6.Dot the mixture with some butter.
7.Roll out second crust and place over the mixture.
8.Trim and fold the edges under the bottom crust, pressing the edges to seal.
9.Cut a couple of slits on the top crust to allow ventilation.
10.Bake for 40-45 minutes.

PROS

Amelia’s French Apple Pie is a classic, delicious homemade pie with juicy apples seasoned to perfection.

Everyone will be begging for seconds with this simple and customizable recipe.

CONS

The pie is high in sugar, fat, and calories making it best to enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Baking can be challenging, so consistent monitoring is essential to avoid burning the crust or undercooking the apples.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apples are an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that support digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote heart health.
Cinnamon and nutmeg provide anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that help regulate blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and boost brain function.

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