Grandma's Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe
An old-fashioned apple pie recipe that grandmother used to make. It's been in the family for generations. It's the best apple pie we've ever had, and I hope you and your family will enjoy it too!
1 - Combine the 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg in a large bowl.
2 - Put the 3/4 cup of butter cut in chunks into the large bowl, then mix with with either a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough water with a fork until chunks of flour mixture is slightly moist and wet.
3 - Divide the dough in half then shape each half into a ball. Flatten it slightly. Wrap each ball of dough in a plastic food wrap then place in refrigerator for around 32 minutes.
34- Heat oven to 405°F.
5 - Roll out one ball of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into an ungreased 9-inch pie plate; unfold the dough, and press firmly against the bottom and sides. Trim the crust to 1/2 inch from the edge of the pie plate then set aside.
6 - Combine all filling ingredients except the apples, 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Add apples enth toss lightly to coat. Spoon apple mixture into prepared pie crust.
7 - Roll the remaining ball of dough into 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough over filling then unfold. Trim, seal and crimp the edges. Cut 5 or 6 large slits into the crust. Brush with a melted 1 tablespoon of butter; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar (optional). Use a 2-inch strip of aluminum foil to cover the edge of the pie crust.
8 - Bake for 35-40 minutes then remove foil. Continue baking for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned and juice begins to bubble through the crust slits. Cool pie for 30 minutes and serve.
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 500
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Cholesterol 45mg15%
- Sodium 300mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 65g22%
- Protein 4.5g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Directions
1 - Combine the 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg in a large bowl.
2 - Put the 3/4 cup of butter cut in chunks into the large bowl, then mix with with either a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough water with a fork until chunks of flour mixture is slightly moist and wet.
3 - Divide the dough in half then shape each half into a ball. Flatten it slightly. Wrap each ball of dough in a plastic food wrap then place in refrigerator for around 32 minutes.
34- Heat oven to 405°F.
5 - Roll out one ball of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into an ungreased 9-inch pie plate; unfold the dough, and press firmly against the bottom and sides. Trim the crust to 1/2 inch from the edge of the pie plate then set aside.
6 - Combine all filling ingredients except the apples, 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Add apples enth toss lightly to coat. Spoon apple mixture into prepared pie crust.
7 - Roll the remaining ball of dough into 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough over filling then unfold. Trim, seal and crimp the edges. Cut 5 or 6 large slits into the crust. Brush with a melted 1 tablespoon of butter; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar (optional). Use a 2-inch strip of aluminum foil to cover the edge of the pie crust.
8 - Bake for 35-40 minutes then remove foil. Continue baking for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned and juice begins to bubble through the crust slits. Cool pie for 30 minutes and serve.