Amelia S French Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Amelia S French Apple Pie

• Pastry For Double Crust Pie
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• Flour
• Pinch of salt
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Allspice
• 6-8 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, plus 1/2 cup (1 stick) for frosting
• Powdered Sugar
• 2-4 tablespoons milk

How to Make Amelia S French Apple Pie

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the pie crust (either homemade or store-bought). Roll out bottom crust and place in a 9-inch pie plate.
3. In a large bowl, combine: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, and a pinch of salt.
4. Add 6-8 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced), 1/2 cup raisins, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the dry ingredients. Gently toss to combine.
5. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust.
6. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of orange juice evenly over the filling.
7. Dot the top of the filling with 4 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces.
8. Roll out the top crust and carefully place it over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal.
9. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
10. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
11. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
12. **Prepare the frosting:** In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth.
13. Gradually add 2-4 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach a desired spreading consistency.
14. Once the pie is completely cool, frost the top with the prepared frosting.