This Is How Grandma *Really* Made Apple Pie (And It's So Simple!)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Gather all your ingredients and remove the frozen pie crust from the freezer (if you don't have one, head over to our homemade all-butter pie crust recipe first). Also, preheat your oven to 425°F.

Wash your apples and then peel and core them.

Cut apples into slices (not too thin or they can get mushy) and place in a large bowl.

Add sugar and spices and stir until everything is well combined and all the apples are coated evenly.

Roll out the bottom crust and place it in the pie pan.

Add the apple filling and dot with cold, cubed butter.

Roll out the top crust and place it onto the pie. Pinch the top and bottom crust together, or press with the tines of a fork to seal. Using a sharp knife, cut venting holes in the top of the crust to allow the steam to escape during baking.

Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then turn the oven temperature down to 375°F and bake an additional 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the inside is bubbly.

To Serve: Allow the pie to cool so the juices can thicken up. Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.

Cooking Techniques

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