Description
A delicious blend of sweet cider and cinnamon-spiced apples, creating a warm and nostalgic dessert.
Ingredients
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- For the crust:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- For the filling:
- 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1½ cups apple cider
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your pie crust. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Shape this dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the crust is chilling, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Stir well to ensure all the apples are coated.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Once your dough is ready, roll it out on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Place the bottom crust in the pan and add the apple mixture.
- Pour the apple cider over the apples, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal and cut a few vents in the top crust to let steam escape.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for another 30-35 minutes, until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a perfect dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg