Description
Apple Pie by Grandma Ople is a cherished recipe that transforms the humble apple into a heartwarming dessert, perfect for any occasion. This classic pie features a caramelized lattice crust that holds sweet, buttery slices of Granny Smith apples, delivering a delightful blend of tartness and sweetness. Ideal for fall gatherings or holiday dinners, this pie not only pleases the palate but also evokes nostalgia and warmth. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert that is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small Granny Smith apples
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup white sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 (9 inch) double-crust pie pastry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel, core, and slice apples; set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until fragrant, then add sugars and water; boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Press one pastry into a pie pan, roll out the second pastry for the lattice top; cut into strips.
- Fill the bottom crust with apples, weave lattice strips over the filling.
- Pour the sugar-butter mixture over the lattice.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake until apples are tender (about 35-45 minutes).
- Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (108g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg