In the realm of American cuisine, few desserts evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort like the classic all-American pie. With its flaky crust, sweet and tangy filling, and a rich history dating back to the early settlers, this iconic dessert has become an integral part of American culture. Whether it's served at family gatherings, picnics, or holiday celebrations, the all-American pie holds a special place in the hearts of many. This article aims to guide you in exploring the diverse world of all-American pies, providing insights into different recipes, techniques, and tips to help you create a delectable and memorable pie that will surely impress your loved ones.
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ALL AMERICAN APPLE PIE
Quick and easy, with a great non-crust topping. Try a variety of apples, mix it up...
Provided by Amy
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- To Make Crust: In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, oil, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and salt until evenly blended. Pat mixture into a 9 inch pie pan, spreading the dough evenly over the bottom and up sides. Crimp edges of the dough around the perimeter.
- To Make Filling: Mix together 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Spread evenly in unbaked pie shell.
- To Make Topping: Using a pastry cutter, mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar and butter until evenly distributed and crumbly in texture. Sprinkle over apples.
- Put pie in the oven on a cookie sheet to catch the juices that may spill over. Bake 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.9 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 375.7 mg, Sugar 43.1 g
ALL-AMERICAN PIE
With apples, cherries and blueberries, this patriotic slab pie even tastes American. If the day doesn't call for stars and stripes, feel free to use any shaped cookie cutters you like for this awe-inspiring potluck dessert. -James Schend, Editor, Taste of Home
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Combine flour, sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse to combine. Add butter; pulse until crumbly. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in two, making one portion slightly larger. Shape each into a rectangle; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., For apple pie filling, in a large saucepan, combine apples, 2/3 cup apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and apple pie spice; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until apples soften, about 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice; add to saucepan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally., For cherry pie filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the cherries, cinnamon, nutmeg and almond extract. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally., For blueberry pie filling, in a large saucepan, combine 1 cup blueberries, water and butter; simmer for 4 minutes. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and remaining blueberries. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally., Preheat oven to 425°. For crust, on a lightly floured surface roll out larger portion of dough to a 17x12-inch rectangle. Transfer to a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of pan. Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 6-8 minutes longer or until bottom is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, roll out remaining dough to a 15x10-inch rectangle. Using a pastry wheel and star cutouts of varying sizes, cut out stars and stripes for decorative topping of flag pie. Bake at 400° until golden brown, about 15 minutes for stripes and 8 minutes for stars. Cool on a wire rack., To assemble, place blueberry filling in 1/3 of crust; fill remaining portion of crust with "stripes" of cherry and apple fillings. Top pie with star and stripe cutouts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
ALL-AMERICAN APPLE PIE SPREAD
Make and share this All-American Apple Pie Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MakeMineCadburys
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 16 , 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and juice on medium speed until fluffy.
- Beat in brown sugar and apple pie spice or cinnamon.
- Stir in apple and pecans.
- Garnish as desired.
- Serve with crackers.
GRAMMY'S ALL-AMERICAN APPLE PIE
I guess Apple Pie has always been one of my most favorite pies! I can still remember my mom, in her little kitchen, peeling the apples and rolling out her delicious, flaky crust. She never had a recipe written down, but I think I got it right...this one tastes just like hers.
Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 425'F. Stir together sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt; mix with the apples until all are coated.
- 2. Turn into pastry-lined pie pan; dot with butter. Cover with top crust, which has slits cut into it, or use a fork to make holes in the top. (This allows steam to escape.) Seal the edges and using your fingers, make a flute all around. Place onto a baking tray, to catch any spills.
- 3. Cover edge with 2-3" strip of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning; remove foil last 15 minutes of baking.
- 4. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft. Bake 40-50 minutes or until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust. If the top starts to get too browned, cover it with foil too
ALL-AMERICAN STRAWBERRY PIE
Sweet, red strawberries combined with pretty, tart blueberries, all layered atop a creamy vanilla pudding...that makes a red-white-and-blue pie that my grandmother would serve every Fourth of July!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Stir in small amount of milk mixture into yolks, then return all to saucepan. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool 20 minutes. , Pour into pie shell; chill several hours until firm. Whip cream and sugar; spread half over pie filling. Arrange berries on cream. Dollop or pipe remaining cream around edge of pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ALL AMERICAN APPLE PIE
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 2. In a large bowl combine brown and white sugar, flour, lemon peel, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well. Add apples to bowl and stir until well coated, stir in raisins.
- 3. Spoon into prepared pie shell and dot with butter and sprinkle with about 1 tbsp. lemon juice or to taste depending on the tartness of your apples.
- 4. Top with remaining crust and slit the top with a knife. Now brush with 1 beaten egg and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sugar. Bake until pie is golden brown about 35-40 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. 425 degrees
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your pie.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with and prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
- Preheat the oven before baking the pie. This will help the crust cook evenly.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
American pie is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a pie that everyone will love. Whether you prefer a classic apple pie, a sweet and tangy cherry pie, or a creamy chocolate pie, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll enjoy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give American pie a try.
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