Apple Pie Recipe: From Scratch: How To Make Homemade Apple Pie! Dishin' With Di #114

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.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Wash and pat dry the apples.

Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin pieces.

Squeeze lemon juice over the sliced apples and toss them.

In a bowl, mix granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture over the apples and toss, then add the rest and mix well.

Roll out the homemade pie dough to about 12 inches for a 9-inch pie.

Place the rolled dough into the pie plate, leaving some overhang.

Trim excess dough and save for patches if needed.

Roll out the top crust and place it on a baking sheet to chill.

Chill both crusts in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Put the apple filling into the pie shell, distributing it evenly.

Dot the filling with small pieces of cold butter.

Place the top crust over the filling and tuck the edges under.

Make about five slits in the top crust for steam.

Crimp the edges to seal and create a decorative edge.

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