The Big Apple Pie

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1
The Big Apple Pie recipe for a perfect dessert
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup ice water
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled , cored and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
490
Sugar
35g
Fat
23g
The Big Apple Pie is an all-time American dessert classic that everyone should try. This dessert's history dates back to the 14th century, where pies were filled with meat and served as savory dishes. However, the apple pie as we know it today developed in the 18th and 19th centuries in America, where the settlers added sugar and spices to their apple fillings. The Big Apple Pie is perfect for a family gathering, Sunday brunch or special occasions. The recipe uses Granny Smith apples as they are crisp, tart and hold their shape well when cooked. The cinnamon and butter perfectly complement the apple filling, providing the perfect balance of flavors. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Roll out each ball to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place one crust in the pie plate.
3.In another large bowl, mix sliced apples, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and cinnamon. Heap filling into pie crust. Dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Cover with top crust, and slit in a few places.
4.Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

PROS

The Big Apple Pie is an all-time American classic dessert pie that everyone loves.

The sweet apple taste, perfectly crumbly crust and warm spices are irresistible.
This dessert pie is a perfect comfort food, especially on cold winter nights.
Also, it is a versatile recipe of all time.

The pie can be adapted to different apples and spices depending on your preference.

CONS

This dessert pie is high in calories and sugar, which makes it a treat that should be enjoyed in moderation.

Also, it may take some skill and time to prepare the perfect pie crust.
Hence, it can be a challenging recipe for beginners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Big Apple Pie is not particularly healthy. However, apples are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Also, cinnamon is known to lower blood sugar levels, while ginger is known to reduce inflammation.

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