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Apple Pie With Red Hots Recipe

A unique apple pie recipe from the Squaw Mound Homemakers Club in Crawford, Nebraska! This recipe uses red hots candies for a sweet and spicy kick, perfect for using up whatever apples are in season. This recipe is for the filling only – use your favorite double crust recipe or a store-bought one. Get ready for a taste of nostalgic deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 229.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apple Pie With Red Hots

  • 12 red hots candies
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 pie crusts

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How to Make Apple Pie With Red Hots

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 12 red hots candies. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the red hots are completely dissolved and the mixture is syrupy.
  2. Add 6 cups of peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples; use a mix of varieties for best flavor, or use about a dozen crabapples if desired). Cook over medium heat until the apples are tender, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of melted butter until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  4. Add the flour-butter-lemon juice mixture to the apples and red hot syrup. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the filling has thickened slightly.
  5. Pour the filling into your prepared pie crust. Top with the other crust, crimping the edges to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

188g

Fat

6g

Carbs

18g

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