Apple Pie



I found the method for preparing this pie in an old Gold Medal Flour cookbook of my Mom's. The ingredients go together a little differently, but you end up with a classic apple pie: sweet, juicy, tender apples wrapped up in a golden crust.


Apple Pie

Ingredients:
1  9" double pie crust (my favorite pie crust recipe)

For pie filling:

7 to 8 apples (about 3.5 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced (I used a mixture of Granny Smith, Jonagold, and Braeburn)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup apple juice (or water)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (or apple pie spice)
1/4 teaspoon salt

For top of pie:

1 egg or 1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons sugar
scant 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon



Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, sprinkle apples with lemon juice and toss to cover. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add juice, sugars, cinnamon, and salt; mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened slightly. Stir in apples, mixing well.

Place bottom crust in pie plate. Pour apples into crust, mounding slightly in the middle. Cut slits in top crust and place over top of pie. Tuck top crust edge under bottom crust edges and crimp decoratively. Brush top of pie with egg or egg white. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over top of pie. Place pie on foil-covered cookie sheet to catch any drips.


Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue to bake for about 35 to 45 more minutes, or until apples are done and pie is golden brown. Place on wire rack and let cool completely before slicing so that the syrupy juices can set.







You might also enjoy Coconut Oil Pie Crust:



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92 comments:

  1. Absolutely gorgeous! Perfect for the 4th of July!!

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    1. Kay, thank you so much, and thanks for stopping by! :)

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  2. Oh, that looks sooo good! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I hope you have a great 4th of July!

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    1. Thank you, Linda! I hope you have a great holiday, too! :)

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  3. The pie looks so great. All it needs is a scoop of ice cream.

    Heidi’s Wanderings

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  4. Thanks for linking this up at Swap N Share Sunday, Joy. this looks amazing! Does not help that I'm already hungry either :)
    Dawn
    Spatulas On Parade

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    1. Thank you, Dawn, and thanks for hosting! :)

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  5. It does look yummy and that is certainly a different way to make the filling. I will definitely have to try this (when it cools off and I can turn on the oven again!)

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    1. I think that will be my last pie until is cools off a little, Grandma Kc! ;) Thanks so much for the visit!

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  6. I love apple pie. This one sounds delicious, and your photo of the apples in a bowl is so pretty!

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    1. Thank you, Andi! I ended up taking more pictures of all the different apples than of the pie! :)

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  7. Hi Joy, Looks so yummy! Wish it wasn't 113* here or I'd be baking! Saving it for my fall baking. Theresa @ DearCreatives.com

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    1. Theresa, it IS a little too hot to bake- but I just couldn't resist an apple pie for July 4th! :)

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  8. Love the idea of using more than one variety of apple. Great idea.

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    1. Ms Lemon, I had read that using more than one variety gives a richer flavor, and I think it did! :) Thank you for coming by!!

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  9. Beautiful pie Joy! I have crust envy...pie crust is NOT my forte. Happy 4th!

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    1. Thank you, Kim! :) I'll make pie for you if you'll make cobbler for me! ;)

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  10. This looks absolutely delicious! Old fashioned apple pie is one of my favorite desserts of all time and this recipe definitely looks like a keeper. I'll be pinning it for later, thanks for posting!

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    1. Amber, thank you so much, and thanks for pinning! :)

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  11. I love the way you set up the photo with the flag in the background. Apple pie is one of my favorite desserts. I have a "no oven rule" going on right now, but you are tempting me to break it.
    Thank you for linking Joy!

    Michelle @Ms. enPlace

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    1. @Michelle I have a 'no oven rule' in effect right now too and I was just thinking the same thing :) This pie looks so good!

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    2. Michelle and Jessica, like I told Grandma Kc, this was my last pie until it cools off a little! :) It was worth it, though! ;)

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  12. That is just BEAUTIFUL and nothing says 4th of July like it. I hope you'll come share at my weekly party: http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/whatd-you-do-this-weekend-22/

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    1. Contessa, I will be there- thank you so much for the invitation! And thanks for the visit- I'm so happy you came by! :)

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  13. This looks so good---I haven't had a good Southern cooked apple pie in awhile!

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    1. Well, come on over, y'all! There's enough for everyone! :)

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  14. Joy,
    This is the prettiest pie! Perfect! Pinning and be sure and check back for Friday's Features.
    Happy 4th of July.
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

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    1. Wanda, thank you so much, and thanks for coming by! Happy 4th to you and your family! :)

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  15. Joy, thank you SO much for sharing this beautiful, perfect pie at Best of the Weekend. We love having you join us! Will be pinning this to our party board. Have a fantastic weekend and see you on Sunday! Love, Cindy

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    1. Thank you, Cindy, and thanks for pinning! :)

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  16. I'm also using a recipe from Gold Medal Flour label. Don't know exactly if it's the same one you're using. Hmmm... you just aroused my desire to make one! I just bought a pack of apples today! Just pinned this, coming from Home Maid Simple Foodie Friday link up.

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    1. So glad you came over from the Foodie Friday link up, and thank you very much for pinning! I enjoyed my visit to your blog and Facebook page! :)

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  17. Joy, this pie is just stunning and so is the photo! Apple Pie is my daughter's favorite and I know she would eat this whole thing up if she could!

    I wanted to let you know that I will be sharing this recipe in my Top 10 Favorites of the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party! Thanks for sharing with me and everyone else!

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    1. Oh, thank you, Cynthia! And a huge thanks for featuring this in your Top 10 Favorites! :)

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  18. WOW. I thought that was the cover of a cookbook! Your pictures are fabulous! And of course, look scrumptious as well. :) Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friday!
    ~April @DimplesandDelights

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    1. Thank you, April, and thanks for coming by! :)

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  19. There is nothing like a great All American Apple Pie, and your recipe looks awesome! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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    1. Thank you, Miz Helen! We appreciate you hosting such a great party!

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  20. Ok you had me at Apple Pie.....Yes I am an All America gal. Nothing smells better than an apple pie baking in the oven. Nothing compares to the flavor of a freshly baked hot apple pie! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Barbara, you are so right- I can't resist something fresh-baked right out of the oven (like your strawberry chocolate chip cookies, maybe?). I caught a little grief for posting something that required the oven to be turned on, but it's worth it! :)

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  21. I love apple pie. This recipe looks amazing! I LOVE your food photography too... so inviting.

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    1. Thank you so much, Jazmin! I appreciate the kind words and the visit! :)

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  22. Apple Pie is such a classic dessert, and there is such an art to a really good one! Yours looks absolutely fantastic, Joy. I love your traditional recipe as well. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul hop. I'm featuring it as part of my Hearth and Soul post this week :) Have a lovely week!

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    1. April, thank you so much, and thank for the feature! I always love to come to Hearth and Soul! :)

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  23. Serious flashback I think my mom had that cookbook Beautiful classic American pie. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.

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    1. I think I will rename it to "Flashback Apple Pie"- I like it! :) Thank you for coming by, Diane!

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  24. Miss Joy! What a fabulous post for summer. I can't think of anything more American than celebrating summer with apple pie! I love the flag in the pic by the way :) This brings me back to Grandma's house eating pie in the evening with a big ol' scoop of vanilla ice cream. Love it :) This fabulous post is being featured @ Great Idea Thursday's! Thanks for linkin' up with me darlin' :) Krista @ A Handful of Everything

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    1. Krista, I love your memory of grandma's house with pie and ice cream- there's nothing better!! Thank you very much for featuring this @Great Idea Thursdays...I am so excited! :)

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  25. It looks fantastic!!
    Yes, it's very American, but I must say that it is also very popular in my country.
    I honestly don't think I know anyone who doesn't like a good apple pie

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    1. Winnie, I think you are absolutely right- I think apple pie is pretty universal! :) Thank you so much for coming by!

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  26. Hi, this pie looks so good and I would love to make it sometime. I saw it on what should I make for dinner.
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi, Julie! Thank you, and thanks for coming over from What’s For Dinner!!

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  27. Thanks for sharing this great recipe on Tried and True Recipes Joy!

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  28. A lovely combination of apples... both in your photo, and as ingredients. Sweet/sour and rich with varying apple flavors. Your recipe looks scrumptious. Thanks for sharing it.

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    1. Thank you so much, Lynaea, and thank you for visiting! I am so glad you stopped by- I am pleased to have found your beautiful blog and pinterest boards!

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  29. Wow! This looks and sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. OOooooo! I love your style! Think ahead to fall already. Love apple pie and yours look so delicious.

    Visiting from SITS!

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    1. Zainab, I can't help it...Fall is my favorite time of year! :) Thank you very much for visiting!

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  31. That looks devine! Haven't tried making an apple pie yet. But, this looks so good! Normally, I just buy Mrs. Smith's when it comes to apple pie. Somehow, I feel like I may have an apple pie baker inside of me.

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    1. Sharon, thank you! Nothin' wrong with Mrs. Smith's...I visit her, too! :) But with all the other lovely things you create, you probably do have an apple pie baker inside! :) Thank you for stopping by!

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  32. Wow, this pie looks fantastic and your photography is really amazing! My husband will LOVE this recipe.

    We would love you to share this or any of your amazing posts at our weekly Super Saturday Link Party. It starts Friday's at 6pm, hope we see you there!

    Tracy

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    1. Tracy, thank you so much for the visit, and for the invitation to your party! I will be there! :)

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  33. I love apple pie my favorite I can't ever quite get it like my grandma but I have tried. I will be pinning this

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    1. Thank you so much, Kita, and thanks for pinning! Good luck with the pie-making...practicing is delicious! :)

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  34. Joy thank you for linking this up in last week's Pinterest Party! You are being featured this week! LOVE your recipe! http://www.susieqtpiescafe.com/2013/08/6-fall-desserts-and-pinterest-party.html

    xoxo SusieQTpies

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    1. Thank you very much, Susie- I am so happy you liked my Apple Pie! Thanks for hosting the Pinterest Party- it’s always fun! :)

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  35. can this pie be made and then put into freezer to be baked at a later time?

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    1. Lisa, that's a great question, but I sure don't know. I've never tried it. Off the top of my head, it's liquid-y enough before baking (thickens as it cooks and then cools) that you might not have very good results. However, if you get brave and try it, we'd love to know how it turns out! :) Thank you for coming by!

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  36. This apple pie looks so delicious, Joy! Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday this week. Have a great day!

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    1. Thank you, Sarah, and thanks for hosting Foodie Friends Friday! :)

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  37. I'm including your delicious recipe in a fall sweets round-up to be published on October 10. I hope you'll check out my post and perhaps share it. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with Throwback Thursday.

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    1. Thank you, Paula, that sounds like so much fun- thanks for including me!! I will be happy to share the round-up! :)

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  38. I made this apple pie yesterday and oh my did it taste good. Thank you!

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    1. Zonnah, I am thrilled that you made it, and so happy that you liked it! Thank you so much for letting me know- you just made my day! :)

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  39. Joy - This is in my oven now! I have never been so excited for a pie to come out of the oven :)

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    1. Kris, I hope you enjoy it! Now I'm wanting some, too. :)

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  40. Revisiting this recipe today….makes me smile! Hope to make an apple pie for Thanksgiving!!

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    1. Thank you, Kay! Apple pie is good any time of year, isn't it? I'm still deciding on *exactly* which pies I will make this year. Thank you for the visit! :)

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  41. Have to try this one!

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    1. If you try it, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Thank you for stopping by! :)

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  42. G'day! looks delicious Joy, true!
    Who could NOT love apple pie! Great photo too!
    Cheers! Joanne
    Viewed as part of Food Friends Friday Pie Party

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    1. Thank you, Joanne, and thanks for hosting! :)

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  43. I love Apple Pie!! =)
    Pinned to my Dessert Board.

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  44. Melissa, it's one of my favorites, too! Thank you for the visit and the pin! :)

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  45. Thank you for linking up the my #1 National Saturday linkparty! I love this recipe looks soo good! I can't wait to try it!:))

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  46. Pinned and shared on fb. Looks delish!!! Carrie

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  47. This looks absolutely delicious Joy and love seeing the American flag! Pinned and shared!

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  48. What a wonderful pie, Joy & what a fabulous photograph! Stumbled, pinned and tweeting - thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul hop!

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  49. Delicious apple pie Joy, I haven't made apple pie for long time, Your post tempting me to make it, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.

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  50. I made your pie today... LOVED it! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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    1. Oh, Sherri, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! And you are so thoughtful to let me know- thank you! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

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