Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie Recipe

This ridiculously easy recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of a French apple pie with minimal effort! Imagine a delightful cross between a cobbler and a cake, baked in a convenient square dish (perfect for easy slicing!). We've used a clever blend of Bisquick and Hodgson Mill whole wheat baking mix for a subtly nutty and wholesome crust. Less sugar ensures the naturally sweet apples and buttery streusel topping shine. Get ready for warm, spiced apples nestled in a tender, crumbly crust – it's impossibly easy and unbelievably delicious!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 341 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.7 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie

  • 1 1/2 cups baking mix blend (1/2 cup reduced fat Bisquick + 1/2 cup Hodgson Mills whole wheat buttermilk baking mix)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (55g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 4 medium apples (about 4 cups), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • Eggs

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How to Make Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. **Make the Streusel:** In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup (60g) of the baking mix blend (see ingredients), 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup (30g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended), and 1/4 cup (55g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. **Prepare the Apples:** Peel, core, and slice 4 medium apples (about 4 cups). In a separate bowl, toss the apples with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  4. **Prepare the Batter:** In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup (120g) baking mix blend (see ingredients), 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. **Assemble the Pie:** Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared dish. Pour the batter evenly over the apples.
  6. **Top and Bake:** Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. **Cool and Serve:** Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

138g

Fat

29g

Carbs

16g

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