American Pie Recipe - SORTED EATS

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor while reducing saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

apples

🥗Healthier: pears

💰Cheaper: frozen apples

Pears provide a similar texture and sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

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

In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, blueberries, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

Mix until the fruit is evenly coated with the sugar and spices.

Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a pie dish, trimming any excess.

Pour the fruit mixture into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.

Dot the mixture with small pieces of butter.

Cover with a second pie crust, sealing the edges by crimping them together.

Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Brush the top crust with a beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.

Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.

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