German Apple Pie Recipe

Name: German Apple Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 2/3 C light brown sugar; 2/3 C granulated sugar; pinch of salt; 24 ounces Sour Cream; 1 1/2 t vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 6 T bread flour; 12 large granny smith apples; Streussal Topping:; 2/3 C light brown sugar; 2/3 C granulated sugar; 1 1/4 C bread flour; pinch of cinnamon; 1 1/2 sticks cold butter; 1/2 C walnuts; may use pre made pie dough

Servings: persons

Filling:
2/3 C light brown sugar
2/3 C granulated sugar
pinch of salt
24 ounces Sour Cream
1 1/2 t vanilla extract
3 large eggs
6 T bread flour
12 large granny smith apples
Streussal Topping:
2/3 C light brown sugar
2/3 C granulated sugar
1 1/4 C bread flour
pinch of cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks cold butter
1/2 C walnuts
may use pre made pie dough

1
mix 1st 4 ingredients for streussal in a medium size bowl. Cut butter in to small dime size pieces and add to sugar. Mix using fingers or a mixer. Do not over mix... you want it to look like chunky dime size pieces. Now add walunts and toss. Set aside.
2
Using 2 lightly greased 9 inch pie plates, prepare and place premade pie dough in plates, and dock well. (dock~ poke lots of holes using a fork!) and then set aside
3
in a large bowl, mix 1st 3 ingredients. Then add sour cream and vanilla, mix well. In a small seperate container, beat eggs and flour until smooth, then add to rest of ingredients.
4
Peel and core apples then cut in half (length wise) and slice thin...about an 1/8 of an inch wide and add to batter. Make sure to cover all slices well.
5
Using your hands, take apple slices and fill pie pltes to the top. Fill holes with remaining batter.
6
Cover entire top with streussal. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 2 hours and 15 minutes on bottom rack.
7
Let stand for about an hour at room temperature. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!

2625

kcal

Calories

Fat

381

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 2/3 C light brown sugar, 2/3 C granulated sugar, pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, German Apple Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Apple Pie

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