Ingredients for Fairy Tale Apple Pie
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How to Make Fairy Tale Apple Pie
- **Make the Crust:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut cold butter and shortening into flour and salt using a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Form dough into a ball, divide in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
- Trim and crimp the edges. Dot the bottom crust with 2 tablespoons of butter and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of flour.
- Roll out the second disc of dough similarly and refrigerate until ready to use.
- **Make the Filling:** Peel, core, and slice 6-8 medium apples. In a large bowl, combine apples, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and optional lemon juice. Toss gently to coat.
- Let stand for 15-20 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve.
- Stir in vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons flour. Gently toss to coat.
- Pour filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Place the top crust over the filling, crimping the edges to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with egg wash.
- Tent loosely with foil.
- Bake for 75 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
- **Make the Caramel-Rum Sauce (Optional):** In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 cup of sugar until light amber in color.
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in butter, one tablespoon at a time. Be careful as the mixture will bubble.
- Stir in heavy cream (carefully, it may splatter), salt, vanilla, and rum (if using).
- **To Serve:** Drizzle warm apple pie slices with caramel-rum sauce and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
99 g
Sugar
2363g
Fat
849g
Carbs
326g
