Non vegEggUnited States
Apple pie
Flaky butter crust, cinnamon apples, a scoop of ice cream melting on top.
150 minTime
6 gProtein each
mildSpice
As American asMake it your way
Grandma's wayDouble crust cinnamon apple pie.
The original514kcalsame
6 gproteinsame
5 gfibresame
150minutessame
Maida (all-purpose flour, plain flour)2⅔ cups
Butter1 cup, very cold, cubed
Salt½ tsp
Water6 tbsp ice water
Apple7 to 8 apples, peeled and sliced
Sugar¾ cup
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Cinnamon powder1½ tsp
Whole spicesa pinch of nutmeg
Cornflour (cornstarch)3 tbsp
Egg1, beatenMethod
- 1Rub butter into flour and salt until pea sized. Add ice water until it clumps. Divide, wrap and chill 1 hour.
- 2Toss apples with sugar, lemon, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornflour.
- 3Roll one disc into a 23 cm pie dish. Fill, top with the second rolled disc, crimp, vent and brush with egg.
- 4Bake at 220 C for 20 minutes, then 180 C for 40 to 45 minutes.
- 5Cool at least 2 hours before slicing.
Serve it like thisServe slices just warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a slice of cheddar, as in New England.