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Maple Apple Pie

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110 mins
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by Natasha
Published on 10 February 2023
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Sometimes when I crave for something sweet, I don’t just go for cakes and cookies. Sometimes I go for pies.

What’s great about pies is that it has the crispy crust on the outside and a warm, soft filling on the inside. Just the perfect texture combination for a cold season and my favourite type of pie is the classic apple pie. And this is going to be your go-to apple pie recipe. Why? Well, not only is it delicious, it’s also very simple to make!

THE HISTORY OF APPLE PIE

Apple pie dates back all the way to 14th-century England. Back then, it was made with different ingredients such as figs and saffron. Today, the classic apple pie is generally made of a buttery crust with a cinnamon-spiced apple filling on the inside.

There are many variations to the apple pie, including adding raisins or has a crumbly top instead of the classic lattice pattern on top. Still, most notably, apple pie has been considered a comfort food throughout history until today. Even modernized apple pies give you a sense of a warm, comfort food.

THE BEST MAPLE APPLE PIE

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The type of apple pie we will make in this recipe is the classic, lattice pattern apple pie.

The first thing you need to do in this recipe is making that crispy, buttery crust. The main thing you need to make sure when making the crust is not to let the butter melt. You only need a few ingredients but the most important ingredient is the butter. Cold butter is key to get that layered crispy crust. If the butter melts too much, you will instead get more of a sandy type of crust, comes near to a cookie dough.

The second thing you need to do is make the filling. The type of apple you need to use is also very important. Most people use honeycrisp apples or golden delicious apples, but for me, I choose to use granny smith apples.

Granny smith, for me, is the best when it comes to making apple pies. Granny smith apples holds its structure while also giving the perfect amount of tartness to balance the sweetness of the filling. Instead of honey, I chose to use maple syrup to balance out the sweetness. Most people use a combination of sugar and honey, but I prefer maple syrup as it gives off a better overall taste and aroma.

Lastly, apple pies are usually covered with a top layer of crust. For this recipe, you will also learn how to make a lattice pattern on top of the pie so it will give that classic pie look. And to make the top look even more delicious, you will top it off with some egg wash and brown sugar.

SERVING THE APPLE PIE

Apple pies are best when served warm, just a few minutes after baking. You have options to top it off with some ice cream, whipped cream, or just enjoy it how it is!

However you choose to serve your apple pie is up to you! So grab your whisk and start baking!

Some tips that might be useful:

  • When making the pie crust, make sure that the butter does not melt completely. Small chunks of cold butter in your dough helps form the crispy layers.
  • Make sure to roll the dough bigger than your pie mould so it fits easily and you can always cut the excess.
  • You have the option to add your own toppings to the pie but personally I like it better like this.

Maple Apple Pie

by Natasha
servings
6 people
prep time
50 mins
dish type
Cake/Sweets
cook time
60 mins
course
Dessert
total time
110 mins

ingredients

  • for the pie crust

    • 230 gramall-purpose flour
    • 10 gramcastor sugar
    • 0.5 tspsalt
    • 150 gramcold unsalted butter (for the crust)
    • 25 mlice cold water(as needed)
    • 20 mlall-purpose flour(as needed, for dusting)

  • for the filling

    • 1 pc(s)granny smith apples
    • 10 gramcornstarch
    • 0.25 tspground cinnamon
    • 20 gramunsalted butter(for the filling)
    • 10 grammaple syrup
    • 10 grambrown sugar(for the filling)
    • 0.25 tspsalt

  • for the topping

    • 20 grambeaten egg(as needed, egg wash)
    • 5 grambrown sugar(as needed, for topping)

instructions

Make the crust

  1. Cut the cold unsalted butter (for the crust) into small cubes. Set it in the fridge until use.
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  2. In a bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt and castor sugar. Mix well with a fork.
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  3. Add all of the cold cubed unsalted butter into the flour mix. Roughly mix the dough with a fork until the butter forms tiny chunks in the flour.
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  4. Gradually add the ice cold water little by little while mixing with a fork until it forms a sandy dough. Check by grabbing a handful of the dough in your hand and the dough should form together but is still dry.
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  5. Wrap the dough in some cling wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 mins.
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Making the filling

  1. Peel the granny smith apples and cut them into small cubes.
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  2. Melt the unsalted butter (for the filling) in the microwave at 800 watts for 20 seconds.
  3. Add melted unsalted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar (for the filling), salt, cornstarch and ground cinnamon to the cubed apples. Mix until the apples are well coated.
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Assembling the pie

  1. Flour a work surface and place the dough on top of the floured surface. Dust the top of the dough and a rolling pin.
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  2. Take the chilled dough out and roll it out gently until it’s about 1 cm thick.
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  3. Gently put the dough over your pie mould ensuring it fits. Tuck in the dough to fit into the crevices.
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  4. Trim the excess dough using a knife.
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  5. Add the apple pie filling and spread it evenly inside the uncooked dough.
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  6. Preheat the oven to 200 C.
  7. Take the excess dough and roll it again into 1cm thick. Cut long strands of the pie dough (longer than the size of your pie mould).
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  8. Gently start lining the dough vertically leaving a 2cm space in between each line. Start adding strands of dough horizontally to make a lattice pattern.
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  9. Cut the excess dough hanging from the pie mould.
  10. Brush the top of the dough with some egg wash and sprinkle some brown sugar (for the topping) on top.
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  11. Bake the pie for 20 minutes at 200 C. Then turn the heat down to 175 C and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Let the pie cool for 15 minutes.
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  13. Slice a piece for yourself, add your favourite topping and enjoy!
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Natasha
Bake it till you make it!

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