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ghee's old-fashioned apple pie

(26 ratings)
pattio66 avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Patti Smith
@pattio66
Calhoun, GA

My mother (my kids called her Ghee) was a from-scratch baker. To save time, I use a frozen pie crust. This was one of her favorite pies to prepare for all of us. Living in North Georgia, we are only an hour from the best apple orchards. We used to pick our own apples and by nightfall, we would have a wonderful aroma calling us back to the kitchen for apple pie and ice cream. My mother passed away over 7 years ago but when I prepare this recipe, I am transported back to her kitchen with her love surrounding us.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

With a super scrumptious crunchy topping, this wonderful old-fashioned apple pie is a dessert standout. It's not the traditional way to make an apple pie, but it is jam-packed with tender apples filled with just the right amount of warm spices. The crumb topping is nice and crispy. A great addition to any holiday table.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(26 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ghee's old-fashioned apple pie

  • 1
    deep dish pie crust, baked (to save time, use frozen pie crust)
  • 1 lg
    egg white
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    plain flour
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar, packed
  • 4 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 3 lb
    Gala apples
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make ghee's old-fashioned apple pie

Test Kitchen Tips
We did not have waxed paper handy. We covered the apples lightly with vented plastic wrap.
  • Prick pie crust with a fork.
    1
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prick the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork.
  • Bake crust until golden brown.
    2
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Combine walnuts, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
    3
    While the crust is baking, mix walnuts, flour, and brown sugar in a bowl. Work in butter with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, corn starch, cinnamon, apples, and lemon juice in a bowl.
    4
    In a large bowl, combine sugar, corn starch, and cinnamon. Toss in apples and lemon juice.
  • Loosely cover apples and microwave.
    5
    Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 12 minutes; stirring halfway through.
  • Brush the pie crust with the egg white.
    6
    Immediately brush the bottom and sides of the hot crust with a light coating of egg white. Reset oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Spoon apples into the crust.
    7
    Spoon filling into crust.
  • Sprinkle crumb topping over apples.
    8
    Sprinkle crimb topping over the filling.
  • Bake the pie.
    9
    Bake the pie for 10 to 12 minutes or until the topping is golden. Cool on a wire rack.
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