Ingredients for Brown Butter Creamy Apple Pie
- 1/4 cup (57g) butter (for browning) + 1/4 cup (57g) cold butter (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Granny Smith Apples
- Deep Dish Pie Shell
- 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Firm Butter
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (optional)
- Powdered Sugar
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How to Make Brown Butter Creamy Apple Pie
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
- In a 1-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup (57g) butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown and nutty. Remove from heat and let cool completely (about 15 minutes).
- In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar and 1 large egg until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the cooled brown butter.
- Gently fold in 6 cups (about 6 medium) peeled, cored, and sliced apples.
- Pour the apple mixture into a 9-inch pie crust-lined pan.
- For the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Cut in 1/4 cup (57g) cold butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples.
- Place the pie on the preheated baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Cover the edges of the crust with foil strips to prevent over-browning.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes more, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.
- For the whipped cream topping (optional): In a small bowl, beat 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe or spoon the whipped cream onto the cooled pie.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
141g
Fat
63g
Carbs
18g
