Apple pie is a staple in American cuisine. There are few desserts that have stood the test of time the way this one has. It's a part of every Thanksgiving, and frequently made multiple times throughout the fall. This is a great variation on traditional apple pie that you'll love.
Some people swear by apple pies with a crumb top. They'll always choose it over a standard apple pie. Whether you're a big fan of apple crumb pie or you're new to it, you'll love this recipe. It uses a couple of unique ingredients to set it apart from the hundreds of other apple pie recipes out there.
If you need a dessert to bring to Thanksgiving, this one is it. It's unlikely that anyone will bring an apple pie quite like this one! Be prepared to have people asking you for the recipe. It isn't hard to prepare this pie, so you can easily bake it the morning of Thanksgiving. It takes one hour to bake, so make sure to set aside the right amount of time.
It's a good idea to give yourself an extra 10-20 minutes with any pie, just in case the prep or cooking process takes longer than expected. You don't want to be in a position where you have to rush through your pie! Ovens can vary; some ovens may take longer to cook this pie than others. One hour is an approximation; the majority of ovens should bake the pie in this amount of time.
Deep Dish Apple Crumb Pie
Ingredients:
4 cup apples, sliced, peeled, a little thicker wedges than for pie
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup butter
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
Directions:
Place apples in deep pie pan, add orange juice.
Mix together sugars, orange rind, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and flour. Cut in butter. Spread evenly over apples.
Bake in 350 degree F oven 1 hour. Serve warm or cold with a topping of ice cream.
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