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apple pie

15 October, 2015

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Simple apple pie, made with or with cinnamon. Pie, a great North American tradition.

Simple apple pie is a North American tradition, made with or without cinnamon. It can be served as an afternoon treat or at the end of a family meal. Softly spiced apples encased in crisp sweet pastry, its a delight to eat.

This week we’re all about apples! I’ve spent the past week making multiple pots of Apple Jelly, the most relaxing of activities and an annual event in my house. I recently headed to Pitmedden Gardens for their annual apple sale and came home with my jelly apples as well as two bags of french crab apples. While I was there Michelle asked me to pick up a bag of suitable cooking apples so that she could bake her simple apple pie.

a slice of warm apple pie on a green embossed plate with the remainder of the pie blurred in the background.

Michelle’s Canadian heritage equates pudding with pie. Growing up there was always pie for dessert in her house. The selection of flavours were endless. From coconut cream, to apple, pumpkin, butterscotch or chocolate. Having grown up with this tradition Michelle makes a delicious pie and here’s her simple recipe. Can I just say my kitchen smells divine today … warm apples and cinnamon, a heavenly match! I just need to decide whether to have cream or ice-cream on the side?

Do I need to make my own pastry?

We both agree that you can’t beat a homemade shortcrust pastry and it’s not to difficult to make. However if you are time poor the pastry can be substituted for a shop bought ready-made pastry. However do try and use a sweetened shortcrust.

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a slice of warm apple pie on a green embossed plate with the remainder of the pie blurred in the background.

simple apple pie

A very North American institution this apple pie can be made ahead of time, with or with cinnamon and is a great afternoon treat or also finishes a family celebration perfectly.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 35 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Cooling time: 20 mins
Servings: 8 portions
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Michelle Rolfe

Ingredients

PASTRY

  • 250 g plain flour
  • 125 g unsalted butter (cold)
  • 1 medium egg (beaten)
  • 1-2 tsp cold water

FILLING

  • 6-7 medium sized apple (peeled & sliced)
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 30 g butter

Instructions

  • Make the pastry by adding the cold butter into the flour and work through your fingers until it forms a crumb texture. Alternatively, use a food processor and pulse until a fine crumb stage. Gradually add the beaten egg and mix until the dough comes together. If needed, add the cold water to help bind the mixture. Wrap in cling film and place in the fridge to chill for half and hour.
  • Meanwhile, peel and slice the apples into a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon and leave to sit while you roll out the pastry.
  • Remove the pastry from the fridge, divide in two and roll one piece out thinly on a floured work surface. Gentley place into a 9 inch pie dish ensuring it is fit into all the edges. Fill with the sliced apples and dot with butter. Roll out the second piece of pastry and lay over the top, sealing the edges of the pastry with water.
  • Using a sharp knife, trim the pastry from the sides and crimp to seal. Make a few slices on the top to allow steam to escape while baking.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 220 C (fan 190 C) for 10 min. Lower the oven temperature to 190 C (fan 170 C) and continue to bake for a further 40-45 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving.

Notes

You can save time by making the pastry the day before and removing from the fridge 30 minutes before rolling.
Alternatively, there are some very good ready made shortcrust pastries in the supermarkets so feel free to use those too!
Nutrition Facts
simple apple pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 39mg2%
Potassium 193mg6%
Carbohydrates 69g23%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 39g43%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 590IU12%
Vitamin C 6.5mg8%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •

Course : Baking, Dessert
Cuisine : American, Canadian
Keyword : after dinner, apple cinnamon, celebration, feasts, thanksgiving
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