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Grandma's Apple Pie

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Grandma’s Apple Pie holds a special place at the table, its aroma weaving comfort and warmth through the air. It’s a recipe rooted in simplicity and love, passed down from generation to generation, like a treasured family secret. The flakey, golden crust cradling a spiced apple filling brings back memories of bustling holiday kitchens, flour-dusted aprons, and the sound of Grandma’s laughter as she shared stories from her youth. Today, a sprinkle of caramel and a pinch of sea salt offer a delightful twist, deepening the richness of the apples while maintaining the classic flavours that made this pie a staple. It’s not just dessert; it’s a slice of nostalgia, sweetened by time and shared through generations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or other tart variety)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon I use Vietnamese
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg I often substitute with allspice or cardomon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 double-crust pie pastry I use Pilsbury or Tenderflake

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch Pie Dish For baking the pie to the perfect golden brown.
  • Mixing Bowls (large and medium) For preparing the dough and mixing the apple filling.
  • 1 Pastry Blender or Fork To cut butter into the flour when making the crust (if making homemade crust).
  • 1 Rolling Pin To roll out the pie crust dough evenly.
  • 1 Knife or Apple Peeler For peeling, coring, and slicing the apples.
  • 1 cutting board For safely slicing the apples.
  • Measuring cups and spoons For accurately measuring ingredients.
  • 1 Spatula or Wooden Spoon For mixing the filling.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For brushing the crust with egg wash or butter before baking.
  • Aluminum Foil or Pie Shield To prevent the crust edges from over-browning.
  • 1 Cooling Rack To cool the pie evenly after baking.
  • 1 Food Processor If you prefer to make the crust quickly.
  • 1 Mandoline Slicer For uniform apple slices.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F
  2. In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
  3. Roll out the bottom pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pan. Fill with the apple mixture.
  4. Roll out the top crust and place it over the apples. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
  5. Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 125gCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 55gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

To serve it like at Murray's Restaurant, add a slice of aged cheddar cheese.
Adding caramel and sea salt will slightly increase the sugar and sodium content compared to a classic apple pie recipe.

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