Best 5 Golden Apple Pie Recipes

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When it comes to classic desserts, golden apple pie stands out as a timeless favorite. Its flaky crust, gooey apple filling, and tantalizing aroma evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort. Whether you're looking to impress your family and friends at a special gathering or simply crave a delightful treat, creating the perfect golden apple pie is an art worth mastering. In this article, we'll guide you through the essential steps, from selecting the right apples to perfecting the pastry dough, to ensure a golden-brown masterpiece that will surely become a cherished family tradition.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GOLDEN APPLE PIE



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Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one's the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been awarded blue ribbons at a couple of local fairs. -Theresa Brazil, Petaluma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apples
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple juice, divided
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
CRUST:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine apples, 3/4 cup apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and apple pie spice; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice; add to saucepan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute more or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. , For crust, combine flour and salt; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball. Divide in 2 portions, making 1 piece slightly larger. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion. , Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining dough to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top., Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLE PIE



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I make this pie using apples from my own orchard. The addition of cider really enhances the appealing flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 cups thinly sliced peeled Golden Delicious apples
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/3 cups apple cider or apple juice
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place the apples in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in apple cider until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice., Pour over apples; toss to coat. Pour into pastry shell. For topping, combine the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 45-50 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GOLDEN APPLE PIE WITH RUM SAUCE



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Make and share this Golden Apple Pie With Rum Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by icetea

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

7 apples, golden delicious
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (9 inch) double crust pie crusts
1/4 cup nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons rum
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup water, cold
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine apples with brown sugar, flour, spices and salt.
  • Place in a 9-inch pastry lined pie plate.
  • Flute edges of crust.
  • Sprinkle apples with nuts and rum; dot with butter.
  • Roll out remaining pastry.
  • Cut into 3/4-inch strips.
  • Arrange strips in a lattice pattern, atop of pie.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until apples are tender.
  • Cover top of pie with foil part way through baking time to prevent over browning of crust.
  • Serve with Rum Sauce.
  • RUM SAUCE: combine sugar, water cinnamon in medium size saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Boil 5 minutes over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually, blend together cornstarch and cold water.
  • Stir into hot sugar mixture.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Stir in rum; cool slightly.
  • Serve warm with pie.

GOLDEN HARVEST APPLE PIE



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You'll think Grandma was baking in the kitchen when you taste your first bite of this old-fashioned pie. The golden, tender crust holds a yummy apple filling with a hint of orange.-Drew Menne, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
5 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge., Sprinkle flour over the pastry. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; layer into pastry alternately with apples. Dot with marmalade and butter., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush with milk., Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 40-50 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GOLDEN RAISIN AND APPLE LATTICE PIE



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Raisin     Apple     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Crust
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
6 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Filling
3 1/4 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, quartered, cored, each quarter cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup golden raisins (about 5 ounces)
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1 large egg yolk beaten to blend with 1 tablespoon whipping cream (for glaze)

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour, cake flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter and shortening and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 6 tablespoons ice water and process just until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; divide into 2 pieces, 1 slightly larger than the other. Flatten larger piece into disk and smaller piece into rectangle; wrap each in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.)
  • For filling:
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 375°F. Spread apple slices on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over apples, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter and lemon juice; toss to coat. Bake just until apples begin to soften, stirring once, about 15 minutes. Cool apples completely on baking sheet. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Transfer apples and any accumulated juices to large bowl. Mix in raisins and brown sugar.
  • Butter 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Roll out dough disk on floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer crust to prepared pie dish. Spoon apple filling into crust. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter over. Roll out dough rectangle on floured surface to 11x7-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into twelve 1/2-inch-wide strips. Place 6 strips 1 inch apart atop apple filling. Place remaining 6 strips diagonally atop first 6 strips, forming diamond lattice pattern. Trim strips even with bottom crust. Fold dough overhang in, pressing onto edge of pie dish. Press dough edge decoratively with fork to seal.
  • Brush dough strips with egg glaze. Sprinkle strips with 2 teaspoons sugar. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Continue to bake pie until crust is golden and apples are tender, covering crust edges with foil if browning too quickly, about 1 hour 15 minutes longer. Cool pie at least 2 hours. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely, then cover and store at room temperature.)

Tips:

  • Selecting the right apples: Choose firm, tart apples for baking, such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp. These apples hold their shape and provide a nice balance to the sweetness of the filling.
  • Preparing the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples evenly to ensure they cook evenly. If desired, you can toss the apple slices with a mixture of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg before adding them to the pie.
  • Making the pie crust: Use a combination of butter and shortening for a flaky, tender crust. Be sure to chill the dough before rolling it out to prevent it from becoming too sticky.
  • Assembling the pie: Place the bottom crust in a pie plate and trim the edges. Add the apple filling, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the filling with butter to help it brown and add flavor. Place the top crust over the filling and trim and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
  • Baking the pie: Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 375°F for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Conclusion:

With its flaky crust, tender apples, and sweet-tart filling, apple pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, these recipes will help you create a delicious and beautiful apple pie that everyone will love. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake some apple pie!

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