No Grief Paper Bag Apple Pie Recipe

Name: No Grief Paper Bag Apple Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Unbaked Pie Shells; Brown Paper Bag; Tart Apples; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Lemon Juice; 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; Brown Sugar

Say goodbye to burnt crusts and oven spills with this revolutionary paper bag apple pie recipe! This old church cookbook gem delivers perfectly tender apples and a flaky crust every time, all while keeping your oven sparkling clean. The secret? Baking in a brown paper bag! (Please ensure your bag is food-safe; some modern bags may contain toxins.) This easy method works with other pie recipes too – get ready for perfectly baked pies with minimal cleanup!

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 402.4 kcal

Protein 5g

Rating 4.3 (9 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for No Grief Paper Bag Apple Pie

Unbaked Pie Shells
Brown Paper Bag
Tart Apples
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Lemon Juice
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Brown Sugar

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How to Make No Grief Paper Bag Apple Pie

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
**Make the filling:** In a large bowl, gently combine all filling ingredients. Pour into your unbaked pie crust.
**Prepare the topping:** In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Gently pat down the edges to adhere.
Carefully slide the pie into a food-safe brown paper lunch bag. Fold the top of the bag under the pie plate to create a sealed pouch.
Place the bagged pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
Bake for 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly in the bag before carefully removing the pie to cool completely on a wire rack.
Enjoy your perfectly baked, mess-free apple pie!