Dad's Delicious Apple Pie In A Bag Recipe

Experience the magic of my Dad's legendary apple pie, a family favorite since childhood! This recipe uses a store-bought no-roll pastry shell for convenience, Granny Smith apples (or Pink Lady, or a delicious mix!), and a secret baking-in-a-bag technique for an incredibly caramelized, tender crust and perfectly cooked apples. Get ready for a burst of warm apple flavor and a perfectly crisp crust – it's simply irresistible with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! (Baking in the bag is optional, but highly recommended for that signature caramelized goodness.)

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 422.8 kcal

Protein 5g

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Ingredients for Dad's Delicious Apple Pie In A Bag

Unbaked 9 Inch Pie Shell
Cooking Apples
Granulated Sugar
All Purpose Flour
Nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Butter
Brown Paper Bag

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How to Make Dad's Delicious Apple Pie In A Bag

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare your favorite store-bought no-roll pie crust. Unfold and place in a 9-inch pie plate. Flute or crimp the edges.
Wash, peel, core, and quarter 6-8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or a combination). Cut each quarter into 4 pieces, aiming for about 7 cups of apple chunks.
In a large bowl, toss apple chunks with 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or nutmeg). Ensure each piece is fully coated.
Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture, piling it high in the center.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the apples.
In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour, and 1/4 cup (57g) cold unsalted butter until a soft, crumbly paste forms.
Sprinkle the sugar-butter mixture evenly over the top of the apples.
Carefully place the pie in a large brown paper bag, folding the top over and stapling or closing it securely (optional step, but recommended).
Place the bag on a baking sheet in the center of the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown and caramelized.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool in the bag for 5-10 minutes.
Carefully remove the pie from the bag and place it on a wire rack to cool completely for about 30 minutes.
Slice into wedges and serve warm, with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

159g

Fat

46g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dad's Delicious Apple Pie In A Bag?

Dad's Delicious Apple Pie In A Bag takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dad's Delicious Apple Pie In A Bag?

Dad's Delicious Apple Pie In A Bag has approximately 422.8 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dad's Delicious Apple Pie In A Bag?

The key ingredients for Dad's Delicious Apple Pie In A Bag are Unbaked 9 Inch Pie Shell, Cooking Apples, Granulated Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Nutmeg, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.