Home sweet home! Such a blessing to be home after more than two weeks in Asia and just in time for the Fourth of July celebration. Though still a little jet lagged, the celebration called for an Apple Pie. This dessert is quintessentially American, a reminder of our home and adopted country. So pass the ketchup and mustard, for we’ll be having hamburgers and apple pie for dinner!
A Party
Today’s recipe is one I adapted from the Allrecipes website which had rave reviews. Though I have my own tried and tested Apple Pie recipe, I decided to chance it with this one for a party we were going to. Thankfully, the pie turned out beautifully and everyone loved it! It had just the right amount of sweetness with a thick, rich caramel-like sauce which gave it great flavor.
The Filling
I made a few changes to the original recipe. Instead of just one type of apples, I used a variety of apples to give the filling a little more texture. I also added some apple pie spice and reduced the amount of sugar used. Instead of pouring the sauce over the lattice crust, I layered it with the apples so that the apples will be more evenly coated.
My Tried and Tested Pie Crust
The crust recipe is one I have used many, many times. I sometimes change the flours and proportions of ingredients used depending on the kind of pie I am making. You can check out the various versions in this Turkey Potpie and Spinach Quiche recipes.
Tools Used in Making This Apple Pie
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• Pyrex Bakeware 9-1/2-Inch Scalloped Pie Plate
• Tupperware Anti Slip Pastry Sheet & Rolling Pin
Apple Pie
Ingredients
Pastry
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter or shortening (11 tbsp/150g)
- 7 to 8 tbsp cold water
- ½ tsp salt
Filling
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- 1 large Golden Delicious apple
- 3 small Gala apples
- ½ tsp apple pie spice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28g)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar (135g)
- ¼ cup water (60ml)
- Egg wash
Instructions
Pastry
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. With a pastry blender or two butter knives, cut in butter/shortening until flour resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Stir in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. It is okay if there is still some loose flour. Do not overwork dough.
- Divide dough into 2, one about 5/8 and the other 3/8 of the total amount of dough. Form each portion into a ball. Wrap in plastic and allow dough to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Filling
- Core, peel, and thinly slice all apples. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with apple pie spice. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan. Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add brown sugar and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer till mixture is thick and bubbly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove.
Putting it together
- Roll out the larger dough ball on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 14 inches in diameter. Gently transfer dough by wrapping it round the rolling pin and unrolling it onto an 9½ inch (24cm) pie plate. Line pie plate with the dough and trim pastry to ½ inch beyond pie plate.
- Arrange a layer of sliced apples on pastry lined pie plate. Spoon a third of cooked sauce onto apples. Repeat to form 3 layers.
- Roll out the remaining dough ball. Cut pastry into ¾-inch (2 cm) strips. Weave strips over filling for lattice crust. Press end of strips onto the edge of pie plate. Fold bottom pastry over strips. Seal and crimp pastry.
- If desired, cut out stars from the dough trimmings using a cookie cutter. Brush stars with egg wash. Sprinkle a third of the stars with paprika, a third with sesame seeds, and the final third with poppy seeds. Arrange stars on lattice decoratively.
- Brush lattice with egg wash.
- Bake in a 350˚F (180˚C) oven for 55 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition
Apple Pie is joining the “America Day” event hosted by Casey at Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria.
NOTE: This post was updated on May 22nd, 2013 with new pictures. No changes were made to the recipe.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
denise fletcher says
Brava! That's a gorgeous pie! I have a dirty little secret LOL I can't make decent apple pie, though I really enjoy a huge slice with vanilla ice cream! This looks fantastic – I love the caramel sauce variation! Very nice! I will have to give this one a try.
Happy Fourth of July 🙂
Rick says
The pie looks great but I love the beanie baby! I used to collect those!!!
Pam says
Your pie looks delicious! And that's definitely a twist with the sesame, poppy seeds and paprika. What could be more American than apple pie on the 4th! Have a great day!
anncoo says
WOW! Your apple pie looks delicious with the caramel sauce. How I wish I can be there with you to enjoy this great day.
sadaf says
i must say you have creative mind, it looks delicious too.
bunkycooks says
That's a decadent version of apple pie with the caramel sauce! Wow! Happy 4th to you!
Leanne says
oh wow this looks amazing! I love apple pies!
Cook with Madin says
Lovely pie and great presentation. I love the sauce too. Happy 4th of July to you too.
penny aka jeroxie says
Happy 4th of July!! Love the bits of sprinkle on top.
the lacquer spoon says
Cute and yum! I know you need the kitchen and sweets therapy after such a long trip. Belated happy 4th of July 🙂
Angie's Recipes says
The apple pie looks scrumptious, love especially the extra sprinkles atop.
Cristina TeenieCakes says
I like the different apples you used in your recipe and your crust turned out beautiful (it's the most important part! 🙂 ) Welcome home, Biren, and hope your family had a lovely holiday.
Cheah says
I like the lattice look of the pie and the different colours. Good job!
Jay says
wow loooks too good…never tried before…lovely clicks dear.
tigerfish says
Happy 4th of July! What a nice apple pie for celebrations.
The Mom Chef says
As I saw the first couple of pictures, I was hoping that you'd include one that was a from-the-top shot so I could see the whole look of the pie. It's gorgeous. I think the layering is an outstanding idea too. Beautiful pie.
Nithu says
Wow! Looks lovely and tempting.
lequan@luvtoeat says
I love your creativity with the American Pie. Looks delicious too Biren. Great fireworks pictures!
Reeni says
The pie looks so festive with the stars on it! That was a nice touch – and I bet it was delicious! Hope you had a great 4th!
Chef Dennis says
what a beautiful apple pie….I love the stars, what a great addition!
rotinrice says
Thanks Denise! I am really glad I found this recipe as the pie is delicious. Do give it a try and let me know what you think.
rotinrice says
Those beanies are really cute, aren't they? I still have the patriotic beanies somewhere. This guy is actually the larger buddy 🙂
rotinrice says
Thanks Pam! I enjoyed making those little stars 🙂 Hope you had a good 4th.
rotinrice says
Thanks Ann! I wish you were here too 🙂
rotinrice says
Thanks Sadaf! Thanks also for visiting and leaving a comment.
rotinrice says
Thanks Qwen! This is a really delicious pie. I am glad I found the recipe. I hope you had a great 4th.
rotinrice says
Thanks Lea Ann!
rotinrice says
Thanks Madin! The sauce makes the pie quite delicious. Glad to have found the recipe. Hope you had a great 4th.
rotinrice says
Thanks Penny! I enjoyed decorating the pie 🙂
rotinrice says
Thank you. It is good to be back home cooking. Still a little slow right now but be back to normal soon.
rotinrice says
Thanks Angie!
rotinrice says
I am with you about the crust being the most important part of the pie. A nice and flaky crust makes all the difference. Thanks Cristina, we had a lovely time.
rotinrice says
Thanks Cheah! Lattice crust makes the pie look festive.
rotinrice says
Thanks Jay! Maybe it is time for you to try making one 🙂
rotinrice says
Thanks and hope you had a great 4th too.
rotinrice says
Thanks! I like layering the fruit as it looks so nice when you cut it.
rotinrice says
Thanks Nithu!
rotinrice says
Thanks LeQuan! I love pies and enjoy making them. It wasn't easy to take those shots of the fireworks. I am glad some turned out ok.
rotinrice says
Thanks Reeni! It was fun decorating the pie and I am glad it turned out well. Also very glad I found this recipe as the pie is delicious. Hope you had a great one too.
rotinrice says
Thanks Dennis! Oh..I like the stars too. It was fun to make 🙂
Joanne says
Happy 4th of July! Apple pie is the best and yours looks especially gorgeous. I love that crust!
sarah says
nice pics…looks so yummy!!
pigpigscorner says
Great idea with the stars!
XiaoYen says
Over in San Francisco, it was pretty foggy on July 4th which distorted the beautiful fireworks. Many people were burning them in the park and one man lost his arm after freak firework accident.
I love apple pie. Home baked ones are simply the best!
leaannbrown says
Beautiful pie! Welcome back.
Kristi Rimkus says
Lovely pie! Perfect for a 4th of July celebration. I hope you had a good trip with lots of fun!
MagicofSpice says
What a fantastic pie…I do not think I have ever seen an apple pie that was a work of art before. Love this!
sweetlife says
beautiful pie, i love the use of three apples, so many flavors..love the cutouts on top
sweetlife
The Rowdy Chowgirl says
Biren-what a beautiful, festive pie! Love it!
Carolyn Jung says
The seeds on the crust cutouts are so very clever. They look so festive, too! Hope you had a grand Fourth! 😉