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Apple Pie

A classic and my all time favourite dessert. A secret ingredient in the crust makes it extra delicious.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: dessert, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Author: Ruestory.com

Ingredients

For Pie Crust

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (make sure it is chilled, and cut into small pieces)
  • 2 cup all purpose flour (half whole wheat and half white flour works well too)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (aged cheddar works best)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup ice water

For Filling

  • 6 apples (I like ginger gold or macintosh)
  • 2 tbsp flour (or tapioca starch)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

Make the Crust

  • Using a food processor, blend the flour, butter, salt, and sugar using the pulse function. The mixture will look like coarse breadcrumbs. Add the cheese and pulse to mix.
  • Start adding the ice water a tablespoon at a time and pulse until the mixture starts to come together. Make sure not to over mix. 
  • Separate the dough into two portions. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least half an hour. You can also freeze this crust for up to 3 months.

Make the Apple Pie Filling

  • While the crust cools in the fridge, peel and chop the apples and mix with the rest of the filling ingredients in a large bowl. If you feel the apples are too tart, you can add a couple of tablespoons of sugar to sweeten the filling.

Assemble the Pie

  • Preheat oven to 400*F (204*C).
  • On a well floured clean counter, or silicone mat, roll out half the dough to fit in a pie plate with some pastry overhanging over the edge. Transfer to the pie plate and pour the pie filling into the crust.
  • Roll out the other half of the dough into a large circle, large enough to cover the pie. Use a pastry cutter to cut shapes and place on top of the pie, or place the whole dough circle on top of the pie, making sure to make a few holes in the top to allow steam to escape.
  • Beat 1 egg with 1tbsp water, and use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash on top of the pie. This will help it get nice and golden brown as it bakes.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Or until the apples are softened and filling is bubbling.
  • Allow the pie to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into it. Serve warm, preferable with some vanilla ice cream or coconut cream on top!

Notes

Also checkout my gluten free version of this pie.