Classic Illinois Apple Pie
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients:
13
A timeless favorite, this classic Illinois Apple Pie is a comforting and delicious dessert that is sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet apples, warm spices, and flaky crust in every bite.
Ingredients
| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
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| 1 | cup Crisco shortening |
| 1 | cup ice water |
| 1 | tablespoon butter |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 2 | tablespoons lemon juice |
| 1 | white sugar |
| 1 | brown sugar |
| 6 | tart apples, peeled & sliced |
| 1 | nutmeg |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
Instructions
For the crust | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| 2. | In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. |
| 3. | Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in Crisco shortening until the mixture is uniform. |
| 4. | Add ice water and toss lightly with a fork until the dough forms a ball. |
| 5. | Divide the dough into 2 parts. |
| 6. | On a lightly floured surface, roll out the bottom crust into a circle 1/8 inch thick and about 1 1/2 inches larger than the inverted 9-inch pie plate. |
| 7. | Gently ease the dough into the pie plate, being careful not to stretch it. |
| 8. | Trim the edges evenly with the pie plate. |
For the apple filling | |
| 1. | In a mixing bowl, combine the peeled and sliced tart apples, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, and butter. Stir until well mixed. |
| 2. | Spoon the apple filling into the unbaked pie shell. |
| 3. | Use the remaining half of the dough to roll out the top crust following the same instructions as for the bottom crust. |
| 4. | Carefully lift the top crust onto the filled pie. |
| 5. | Trim the dough to 1/2 inch beyond the edge of the pie plate. |
| 6. | Fold the top edge under the bottom crust and flute the edges as desired. |
| 7. | Create slits or a design in the top crust to allow steam to escape. |
| 8. | Brush the top crust with milk and sprinkle with white sugar. |
| 9. | Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. |
| 10. | Reduce the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. |
| 11. | Allow the pie to cool before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 711.3 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 37.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 93.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g |
| Sugar | 56 g |
Published on Aug 01, 2024 by Luminița