Pioneer Woman Apple Pie

This Pioneer Woman Apple Pie is a flaky and spiced dessert, which uses a buttery homemade crust and sweet, cinnamon-apple filling. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Pioneer Woman Apple Pie Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into cubes
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

• 6-8 medium apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water (for egg wash)

How To Make Pioneer Woman Apple Pie

1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add water and chill: Gradually mix in ice water until dough forms. Divide in half, flatten into disks, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Prepare apple filling: In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugars, spices, flour, and lemon juice until coated.
4. Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out one dough disk into a 12-inch circle and place in a 9-inch pie plate. Add apple filling and dot with butter.
5. Top the pie: Roll out the second dough disk. Add a lattice top or full top crust with vents. Seal and crimp edges. Brush with egg wash.
6. Bake the pie: Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375°F and bake for 30-40 more minutes, until golden and bubbly.
7. Cool and serve: Let cool completely before slicing.

Recipe Tips

• What apples are best for pie? Use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for the best balance of tart and sweet.
• How to keep the bottom crust from getting soggy: Bake on a lower oven rack and use a metal pie plate for better heat conduction.
• How to make a lattice top: Cut dough into strips and weave over the filling before crimping the edges.
• Can I freeze the pie? Yes, freeze the assembled unbaked pie or baked pie. Bake or reheat directly from frozen.
• How to prevent overbrowning: Cover edges with foil or a pie shield during baking if they brown too quickly.

What To Serve With Apple Pie

Apple pie shines with simple, classic sides:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Caramel drizzle
• Sharp cheddar cheese slice
• Hot coffee or spiced cider

How To Store Apple Pie

Refrigerate: Store covered at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Wrap baked or unbaked pie tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F until hot.

Apple Pie Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 417 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 77g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 12g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 46g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make the crust ahead of time?
Yes, the dough can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.

How do I keep my pie crust flaky?
Use cold ingredients and chill the dough before rolling it out.

Can I use only one type of apple?
Yes, but a mix of tart and sweet varieties gives the best flavor.

Why is my pie runny?
It may not have baked long enough, or the filling needs more thickener like flour or cornstarch.

How long should the pie cool?
Let it cool at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set before slicing.

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• Pioneer Woman Rhubarb Crisp