![]() ![]() Do not knead as this will create a tough pie crust. Add the water, one tablespoon at a time while tossing with a fork until the flour is incorporated and moist. Using a pastry cutter cut the shortening into the flour mixture until pea sized pieces are formed. To make the pie crust, combine the flour and salt in a bowl. This technique did not prove successful due to the pastry puffing as it bakes. I once tried to use a floral embossed rolling pin to create a pattern on the top of the pie. If you’d like to jazz up the look of your pie, braiding the crust or creating a lattice pie adds an extra special touch. Cut the apples in half to create the proper size for the apple filling. It peels and cores your apples without you having to do it by hand. To speed up the apple peeling process, I love using my apple peeler tool. This helps to prevent tearing the delicate pastry. When transferring the pastry to your pie plate, gently roll the crust onto your rolling pin. ![]() This will make the bottom layer of the crust firm and crispy rather than soggy. ![]() Homemade Apple Pie Tipsįor a crispy pie pastry, place the pie on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake apple pie for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is brown and the filling begins to bubble. Cut 3-4 slits in the top crust to help release the steam. Fold top crust under bottom crust and seal the pie by either pinching the edges with your index finger and knuckles or pressing firmly around the edge with a fork. Trim any overhanging pastry with a knife or pair of kitchen scissors. Makes: 9 inch pie, 6-8 servings IngredientsĦ – 8 apples peeled and sliced thinly (we prefer to use Gala or Fuji apples)ġ 12 oz can of frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed No judgement here! How to Make a Fruit Juice Sweetened Apple Pie Make an apple pie! And serve yourself a slice … or two … or three. Visit your local fruit farm to pick up a bushel of apples, or if you are creating this pie when apples are not in season, simply grab a bag of organic apples at your area grocery store. To make the pie filling, select a sweet apple such as a fuji. We enjoy using organic vegetable shortening from Spectrum. The addition of shortening in the recipe below, gives the pastry a flaky, crisp texture. Here are some hints to successfully bake an apple pie.Ī scrumptious homemade pie starts with a good pie crust. If you’re new to baking pies, don’t be intimated. No? Shall I mention golden brown flaky crust filled with cinnamon spiced apples? And since it’s currently apple season, you know what that means? Apple pie! Warm, gooey, delicious pie that gratifies your taste buds and your belly! Now that I’m married and have a family of my own, I am continuing the tradition of sugarless desserts in our home. No sugar highs, lows or hangovers when we used natural ingredients. Using flavorful apples, such as galas or fujis paired with a can of juice concentrate, created a delicious pie that made us feel good when we ate it. Our families favorite way to sweeten fruit pies or crisps was by adding fruit juice concentrate. When my Mom made a treat, she mainly used natural sweeteners that were lower on the glycemic index such as fructose, agave or fruit juice. We avoided sugar - in our baking, cooking, drinks, meals and desserts. Growing up, there were some food sensitivities in my family. The sweet aroma of the pie baking made you begin asking, “when will the pie be ready?”. She’d mix up the dough, roll out the crust, slice up the apples and place them all together in a beautiful pie plate. My Grandma, the original creator of this sugar free pie recipe, often made this dessert often. Grab a slice, a fork and a cup of coffee and you’re instantly comforted.Īpple pie reminds me of my childhood. Homemade apple pie is one of those classic, all-American desserts that satisfies you from head to toe. ![]()
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