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Alex's Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe

Experience the ultimate apple pie with this unique recipe! The secret? A nutty, wholesome whole wheat crust that elevates the classic flavor. This isn't your grandma's apple pie (though she'd probably love it too!). Prepare for a burst of cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in a perfectly flaky crust. A must-try for apple pie enthusiasts!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 240.2 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Alex's Old Fashioned Apple Pie

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup leaf lard
  • 10 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup ice water (plus more as needed)
  • 6 medium apples
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
  • Lemon zest (optional)

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How to Make Alex's Old Fashioned Apple Pie

  1. **Make the Crust:** In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and salt.
  2. **Cut in Fat:** Cut the chilled butter and lard into the flour using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. **Add Water:** Gradually add ice water, mixing lightly until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. **Chill Dough:** Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  6. **Roll Out Dough:** On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle.
  7. **Assemble Pie:** Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate.
  8. **Prepare Filling:** In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Toss gently to coat.
  9. **Fill Pie:** Pour the apple filling into the pie crust.
  10. **Top with Butter and Flavor:** Dot the filling with 4 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle with lemon zest (if using) and vanilla extract.
  11. **Add Top Crust:** Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  12. **Cinnamon Sugar:** Sprinkle the top crust with cinnamon sugar.
  13. **Bake:** Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F (232°C).
  14. **Reduce Heat:** Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  15. **Cool:** Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

16g

Carbs

15g

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