When you think of apple pie, you probably have an image in your head of your grandma kneading dough and sitting the finished pie on the windowsill to cool. Those memories are all well and good, but these days we’re more into creative apple recipes that aren’t so traditional. You’ve got all of the essential apple recipes down, so why not step outside the box and try something new? Maybe you’ll find out that you love making skillet pie or apple cinnamon galette. Either way, you should keep reading, because we’re giving you 15 recipes that’ll school Granny on how to make an *epic* apple pie.
1. Paleo Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Skillet Cookie: Chances are, Grandma didn’t have a lot of dietary restrictions to consider when baking her pies. In today’s world, we have to be more conscious of that, which makes this Paleo cookie and apple pie combo crucial. (via The Paleo Running Momma)
2. Open-Face Apple Pie: There’s no need for a double crust when you can create a beautiful apple rosette design with your filling. All you have to do is thinly slice the apples and layer them vertically, starting from the outside, and you’ve officially reached Martha Stewart status. (via Honestly YUM)
3. Salted Caramel Apple Pie: If you thought salted caramel was just a passing phase, we’re happy to report that it’s here to stay. Mix it with the apples inside your pie and then drizzle it all over the final product to serve. YUM! (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)
4. Snickers Caramel Apple Pie: Whether you’re a cooking novice or a total expert, this pie needs to be on your weekend to-do list. Technically, there’s no cooking involved at all, so there’s no risk of burning anything… like your last baking experiment. (via I Heart Nap Time)
5. Caramel Apple Pie: We have great news! You don’t have to choose between flakey pie crust and buttery crumble. This pie has both AND a caramel drizzle. (via Foodie Crush)
6. Apple Pie Bites: The only thing that could be better than apple pie is pie you can grab on your way out of the door. These bites have only six ingredients, and in less than 30 minutes you could be enjoying a piece of hand-held bliss. (via The Blond Cook)
7. Caramel Apple Slab Pie: We’ve all been there. You make a beautiful pie, only to have it ruined when you go to slice it in that awkward pie pan. Preserve your work of art by making a slab pie on a sheet pan. Clean up is a breeze and the pieces slice like a dream. Plus, you’ll be able to feed an army. (via The Recipe Critic)
8. Caramel Apple Crumble Pie: This dense apple pie is packed full of oats, apples and spices. That combination totally means you can eat it for breakfast, right? (via Averie Cooks)
9. Brown Butter Oatmeal Crumb Apple Pie: If you ever want to take a dish up a notch, just add browned butter. The nutty flavor is perfect to pair with apples and will leave everyone who eats your pie perplexed by its unique flavor. (via Baker by Nature)
10. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars: One could argue that a shortbread crust is superior to pie dough. If you’re part of that opinion, these apple pie bars are right up your alley. Top with streusel and salted caramel and you may have something better than pie on your hands. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)
11. Easy Skillet Pie: 2016 has definitely been the year of the skillet. Cookies and pizza are bomb when cooked in a cast iron pan, so obviously you can’t go wrong doing the same with apple pie. (via So, How’s It Taste?)
12. The Best Apple Pie Ever: EVER?! This pie comes with some pretty steep claims, so it’s probably worth checking out. You know, for research’s sake. Obvi. (via Audrey’s Apron)
13. Maple Apple Pie: Maple + apple = a match made in heaven; this we recognize. What you may not know is that roasting your apples before filling your pie results in an easier to slice and less wet product. Try it! (via Kitchen Heals Soul)
14. Mile-High Apple Pie: What you’re looking at is a pie that contains 12 apples. Yep, 12! This one will definitely keep the doctor away. (via Sugar Hero)
15. Salted Caramel Apple Galette: Think of a galette as the easier little sister to pie. There’s no crimping the edges on a pie plate, perfectly rolling out a circle of dough or *gasp* fiddling with a lattice top. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)
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FAQs
Granny Smith apples are considered by many to be the "pie apples." They are known for their snappy tartness and ability to maintain their shape and texture when cooked. These are, no doubt, a terrific choice for apple pie — especially when combined with a sweeter, softer apple like Braeberns or Crispins.
Should I prebake the bottom crust for apple pie? ›
You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie. you should probably get: Pie weights are super helpful to have for pre-baking.
Why are McDonald's apple pies so good? ›
Many pie fillings are made with a processed thickening agent that keeps the filling jelly-like and in place. But McDonald's uses a dehydrated apple powder. The powder not only thickens the filling, but it also adds that extra apple taste that you love.
What combination of apples make the best pie? ›
My best apple pie would include a combination of these three: Cortland, for flavor; Russet, for texture; and Granny Smith, for its combination of the two.
Who makes the best apple pie in the United States? ›
Home of the award-winning Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag, The Elegant Farmer is noted by Gourmet Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Food Network and Milwaukee Magazine as having “the best pie in America.” The award-winning Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag has been the farmer's signature item for decades, baking over a ...
What apples not to use for apple pie? ›
There are a few apples that don't make the cut. While great for snacking, Gala, Fuji and Red Delicious are the most common apples that won't hold up in the oven and will give you a watery-mushy pie, tart or cake.
How do you keep the bottom of a pie crust from getting mushy? ›
Crust dust is a 1:1 mixture of flour and granulated sugar. When baking a pie, especially a fruit pie, a couple of teaspoons of crust dust sprinkled into the bottom of the crust will help prevent the crust from becoming saturated with juicy filling as it bakes.
Do you poke holes in bottom of apple pie crust? ›
With docking, the holes allow steam to escape, so the crust should stay flat against the baking dish when it isn't held down by pie weights or a filling. Otherwise the crust can puff up, not only impacting appearance but also leaving you with less space for whatever filling you have planned.
Does Popeyes fry their apple pies? ›
Mickey D's famous dessert has been on the menu since 1968, but it changed from fried to baked in 1992. The resulting pie was healthier, but some fans missed the old flavor. Popeyes still fries its pies, and interestingly, uses beef tallow in its fryers like McDonald's used to.
Are McDonald's apple pies 2 for $1? ›
In ye olde days of McDonald's apple pies, you could pick up two pies for $1. That's obviously not the case in the 2020s, when franchisees are free to price pies as they wish, and they cost an average of $2 each-- if not on a nationwide promotion.
Does McDonalds put potatos in their Apple Pie? ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Not according to the listing of ingredients at their website, unless some of those Greek words mean “potato.” The starch product in the delectable crust is based on wheat and the thickener in the apple filling is corn starch.
What is the most popular apple for apple pie? ›
For whatever reason, Granny Smith apples have long been considered the favorite for apple pies. This is likely because they are extremely firm, and do not mush under almost any amount of cooking.
Should you peel apples for apple pie? ›
Peeled apples will give you a delicately soft pie with no tough surprises, but some people argue that you lose the apple's nutritional value once the peel is removed. Making sure you are using the correct apples – peeled or unpeeled – is a more important part of crafting the perfect apple pie.
What apples are best for pi? ›
What are Good Apples for Pie? – Best Baking Apples
- Honeycrisp: As one of the most prized apples around, it's no surprise that Honeycrisps are popular for baking. ...
- Granny Smith: Prefer a tarter taste for your apple pies? ...
- Braeburn: For a sweeter take on the spicy apple flavor, choose Braeburns for baking your pie.
For the best pies, crisps, and other baked treats, apples need to be firm enough to hold their own during the cooking process. We call these apples “baking apples” and to namedrop, they include Braeburn, Cortland, Honey Gold, Jonathan, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Haralson, and Newtown Pippin.
What is the number 1 pie in America? ›
The clear winner for the United States as a whole was (not surprisingly) apple pie with more than 27% of sales going to the traditional flavor.
