Homemade Apple Pie - 3 POUNDS OF APPLES, Easy Oil Crust

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener that can enhance flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean adds a richer flavor, while essence is more affordable.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

Make the crust by mixing 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.

Add 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of extra light olive oil to the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until it forms a ball.

Divide the dough into two pieces, shaping each into a 5-inch disc and wrap in wax paper.

Refrigerate the discs while preparing the filling.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup of sugar, 3 tablespoons of tapioca, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg.

Peel, core, and slice 3 pounds of Granny Smith apples, then add them to the dry mixture and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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