Gluten Free Apple Pie Recipe For 4th of July Party

gluten-free pie crust

🥗Healthier: almond flour crust

💰Cheaper: regular pie crust

Almond flour crust is lower in carbs and gluten-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct taste.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: tapioca starch

Arrowroot powder is a great thickening agent.

Make a gluten-free pie crust using prepackaged flour.

Add 12 tablespoons of cold butter, chopped into pieces, and 8 tablespoons of vegetable shortening (Crisco), also chopped into pieces.

Pulse the mixture 10 times for about one second each time until combined.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add 6 tablespoons of ice water, mixing until a firm dough forms.

Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Dust a surface with gluten-free all-purpose flour and roll out the disc into a 12-inch circle, dusting the roller as needed to prevent sticking.

Transfer the rolled dough to a pie pan, repairing any breaks by squeezing the dough into place.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Prick the bottom of the pie crust to prevent it from rising during baking.

In a bowl, combine 6 apples (3 Granny Smith and 3 Golden Delicious), 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, mixing well.

Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust.

Cover the pie with a top crust, trimming excess dough and crimping the edges with a fork.

Make slices in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Bake the pie in the preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling through the slits.

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