German Apple Pie Recipe

Name: German Apple Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons water ice cold; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground; 6 cups apples peeled, sliced; 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons water ice cold
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
6 cups apples peeled, sliced
1 cup heavy whipping cream

1
In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2
Sprinkle with vanilla and stir in.
3
Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until pastry holds together.
4
Shape into a ball.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 18 inch thickness.
6
Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate; trim and flute edges.
7
For fillin combine sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle 3 tablespoons into crust.
8
Top with half of apples.
9
Sprinkle with half of the remaining sugar mixture.
10
Top with remaining apples and sugar mixture.
11
Pour cream over all.
12
Bake at 450F (230C); for minutes.
13
Reduce heat, bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until apples are tender.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 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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