APPLE PIE IN A BROWN PAPER BAG

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This is the most incredible pie. Cooking it in the brown paper bag makes the filling soft and juicy and the top crunchy. I have made this recipe for over 25 years and everyone who has ever eaten it can't believe how wonderful it is! I was given this recipe by my best friend and I think she got it from her friend's grandmother. After so many years I decided it was time to share it with the world! Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Reheats very well.

Provided by Mamadellie

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ½ tablespoons cold water, or more as needed
5 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup softened butter
½ cup superfine sugar
2 12x30-inch pieces of parchment paper

Steps:

  • To make the bottom crust, stir the flour and white sugar together in a bowl until well-combined. Rub the unsalted butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle with cold water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing the dough together lightly with a fork until it barely holds together.
  • Form the dough into a ball and roll it out to a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Gently ease the dough into an 8-inch pie dish. Cut off any excess pastry with a knife. Finish the edge of the crust by gently pressing the tines of a fork into the dough all the way around the edge of the pie dish. Set the crust aside.
  • To make the pie filling, stir the apples, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice together in a large bowl; set aside.
  • To make the topping, mix 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of softened butter, and the superfine sugar together in a bowl until you have a sticky, moist dough.
  • To assemble the pie, cover the bottom of the pie crust with a light, even layer of graham cracker crumbs. Fill the pie with the apple mixture, piling it up in a mound shape. Pinch off pieces of the topping mixture, flatten them a little with your fingers, and dot them at random all over the top of the filling, covering as much of the filling as possible.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Tear off 2 30-inch-long pieces of parchment paper and place them in a cross shape on a work surface. Place the filled pie in the center of the two pieces of parchment, bring the paper ends up over the pie and fold and staple the parchment paper over the pie to completely enclose and seal in the pie. The paper should not touch the top or sides of the pie. Place the parchment-wrapped pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Don't peek inside the parchment paper while baking. Remove from the oven, carefully tear the parchment paper away from the pie, and let cool; serve warm. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 77.9 mg, Sugar 45.2 g

MD Munna Kazi
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the apple pie turns out delicious.


Liana Shah
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I've been making this apple pie for years and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the apples are perfectly spiced. I love that I can make it in a brown paper bag - it's so easy!


Connie Birdsong
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This apple pie is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


agniland
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I'm not a big fan of apple pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The apple pie was delicious and the brown paper bag gave it a unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


Lia Mata
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This is the best apple pie recipe I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the apples are perfectly spiced. I highly recommend this recipe!


Keith Succan
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The apple pie was so flavorful and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.


Eliud Shisia
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the apple pie turns out delicious.


Malaesia Hawkins
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I've been making this apple pie for years and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the apples are perfectly spiced. I love that I can make it in a brown paper bag - it's so easy!


Darius Thuston
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This apple pie is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Sasi Karan
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I'm not a big fan of apple pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The apple pie was delicious and the brown paper bag gave it a unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


seun david
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This is the best apple pie recipe I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the apples are perfectly spiced. I highly recommend this recipe!


Wol Man show
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The apple pie was so flavorful and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.


FIDA Hussain
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the apple pie turns out delicious.


Michael Pindi
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I've made this apple pie several times now and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the apples are perfectly spiced. I love that I can make it in a brown paper bag - it's so easy!


Johnson Love
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover apples. The apple pie was delicious and the brown paper bag gave it a nice smoky flavor.


Samana Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apple pie turned out perfect! The crust was golden brown and the apples were soft and gooey. This is a keeper recipe!


Mohammed Mufeet Ramzan
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This is the best apple pie recipe I've ever tried. The crust is so flaky and the apples are perfectly spiced. I highly recommend this recipe!


Krissann Forbes
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I was skeptical at first, but this recipe really does work! The apple pie was delicious and the brown paper bag gave it a unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Mudassir
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've never had apple pie this good before. The crust was perfectly flaky and the apples were tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again and again.