Description
This Apple Pie with a Unique Crust is a twist on the classic dessert, featuring a rich, buttery, shortbread-like crust and a cinnamon-spiced apple filling that’s both gooey and sliceable. Perfect for holidays, weekend baking, or when you’re craving something cozy and homemade. It’s one of those easy recipes that delivers big flavor with minimal fuss—great for your list of fall desserts, quick baking ideas, or dinner party treats. Serve it warm with ice cream or enjoy it cold as a sneaky breakfast bite—this pie fits every mood.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg yolk
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
5 cups apples peeled and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter cut into small cubes for dotting
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the egg yolk and ice water, mixing just until the dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, toss the peeled and sliced apples with lemon juice, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
4. Roll out the chilled crust dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and shape edges as desired.
5. Fill the crust with the apple mixture, spreading evenly. Dot the top with small cubes of butter.
6. Add a lattice or top crust if desired. Crimp edges and brush with egg wash for shine.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
8. If needed, cover with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
9. Let cool at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
For a crispier bottom crust, blind bake it for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
Always chill your dough before rolling—it helps the crust stay tender and not shrink.
Use a mix of apple types for the best balance of tart and sweet flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: apple pie, unique crust, easy dessert, fall baking, comfort food