In the season of autumn, when the air is crisp and the leaves are ablaze with color, there's nothing quite like indulging in a slice of homemade harvest apple pie. The aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and apples permeating your home, the flaky crust melting in your mouth, and the sweet, tangy filling bursting with flavor - it's a taste of pure comfort and joy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, there's a perfect harvest apple pie recipe out there for you. Read on to explore some of the best recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOM'S HARVEST APPLE PIE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, orange zest, cranberries, raisins, walnuts, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well. Roll out the bottom dough and place it into a 9-inch pan, leaving 1-inch of pie dough hanging over. Pour the pie filling into the crust. Roll out the top dough and cut it with a scalloped pastry wheel into 15 strips. Gently twist the strips 2 or 3 times, beginning with the longest ones, and place them on top of the pie, working outward and in various angles. Gently fold the bottom crust up over the edge of the pie and flute the edges with your fingertips. With a pastry brush, gently brush the half-and-half over the entire top crust and edges and then sprinkle generously with sugar.
- Bake until apples are cooked, about 45 to 50 minutes. (You can check the apples with a fork to make sure they are tender). Remove to a rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
GOLDEN HARVEST APPLE PIE
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
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.
HARVEST APPLE PIE
This is a no fail recipe - If you have trouble with conventional pie crusts this is for you. This recipe is by Laura Going and was a grand prize winner in a BC Women magazine contest. It is delicious
Provided by Bergy
Categories Pie
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- First layer: In a medium bowl beat butter until fluffy, add sugar& vanilla, beat well; Mix in flour (use hands or a fork); Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of a 10" pie plate, press down slightly
- Second layer: Beat cheese until fluffy, add instant coffee& sugar, beat well, add egg, continue beating until everthing is well mixed.Spread this mixture over the first layer
- Third Layer: In a bowl mix the sugar& cinnamon, add apples and toss to coat evenly Place the apple slices in a pinwheel design, start in the center and work out to the edge Sprinkle any remaining sugar on top.
- Bake at 425 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with slivered almonds, lower temperature to 375F and bake a further 30-40 minutes.
- Cool at least 3 hours before serving.
Conclusion
Harvest Apple Pies offer a delightful symphony of flavors, capturing the sweet and delectable taste of apples in a delectable pastry crust. With a plethora of mouthwatering apple pie fillings and delectable pastry crusts to choose from, the culinary world has bestowed upon us an array of delectable delicacies. This culinary masterpiece not only enchants our palates but also offers an immersive journey of aromas and visual delights. As you embark on your culinary journey, keep these tips and tricks up your culinary sleeves to create an unforgettable Harvest Apple experience:- Embrace a medley of delectable apples: Pursue an array of apple assortments, each contributing a unique tapestry of flavors and textures to your pie creation. Jonagold, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp apples offer a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes, while the incorporation of a piquant variety like a granny smith may incite a contrasting symphony of flavors.
- Tailor your culinary creation to personal taste by infusing cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, or maple syrup into your delightful apple concoction. Consider the allure of buttery crumbs or the elegance of a streusel topping to further heighten your apple pie's allure.
- Craft a delectable pie crust using all-purpose or pastry flower. Alternatively, explore culinary horizons by incorporating oat, graham, or almond flower as unique and delectable pie crust solutions.
- Embrace the art of latticework to bestow upon your culinary creation an ornamental masterpiece. This intricate weaving of pie crust strips not only offers a sophisticated visual appeal but also encapsulate your delectable apple pie concoction within its intricate embrace.
- Experience the versatility of a classic pie tin, a 9-inch springform pan, or a deep-dish dish, allowing for your culinary masterpiece to assume the form of your choice.
- Immerse your culinary creation in a culinary embrace of warmth, allowing the apples to caramelizing and the crust to achieve a golden-hued embodiment of culinary excellence.
- Exercise restraint in your culinary endeavors, allowing your apple pie to cool to room temperature to ensure a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures.
Conclusion
Harvest Apple Pies stand as a testament to the culinary arts, an exquisite dance of flavors and textures that captivates the senses and evokes the warmth of homely comfort. Embrace the magic of this culinary masterpiece, whether indulging in the classic allure of a basic apple pie or venturing into the culinary frontiers of unique and delectable twists on this timeless dessert.
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