Simply Apple Pie Recipe

Name: Simply Apple Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 6 apples; 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups flour; ½ cup butter (one stick, soft); 5 tablespoons water; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

1
Wash apples and cut into 1/8 slices.
2
Cover and simmer in a medium sauce pan for 10 minutes with 2 tbsp of water over medium heat.
3
Dissolve 1 tsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water.
4
Add the cornstarch mixture to the apple slices with the sugar and cinnamon.
5
Stir over heat for 5 more minutes, until sugar is dissolved and the liquid is thickened and bubbly.
6
Set aside.
7
For the crust, in a large bowl mix together flour and salt.
8
Cut in the butter, mixing well with a fork until crumbs form (don't use a spoon, it won't turn out as well).
9
Add the water, one tbsp at a time until the crumbs start forming together.
10
Turn ontil a lightly floured surface and shape the dough into two balls.
11
Roll each ball out into a circle, about 10-12 inches.
12
Press one of the circles into a 9 inch pie pan, add the filling, and place the second dough circle on top, pinching and trimming the edges to seal.
13
Cut 2-4 slits around the middle of the pie to vent, and sprinkle the sugar on top to garnish.
14
Bake in a preheated oven at 325F for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

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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: 6 apples, 3 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Simply 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.

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