BLUE-RIBBON APPLE PIE

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This pie is special to me because I won a blue ribbon for it at the local fair and was able to compete at the state farm show. -Collette Gaugler, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Pastry for double-crust pie
WALNUT LAYER:
3/4 cup ground walnuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
6 cups sliced peeled tart apples (4-5 medium)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
TOPPING:
1 teaspoon 2% milk
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim., In a small bowl, mix walnut layer ingredients until blended. Spread onto bottom of crust. Refrigerate while preparing filling., For filling, in a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla. In a small bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to apple mixture and toss to coat., Pour filling over walnut layer; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Brush top with milk; sprinkle with sugar. Cut slits in crust., Place pie on a baking sheet. Bake 55-65 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 calories, Fat 36g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Raza Mateen
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I'm so proud of how this apple pie turned out. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion, and it was a hit with everyone who tried it. I'm so glad I decided to make this recipe, and I can't wait to make it again soon.


AF ArMaN
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I'm always happy to help others learn how to bake, so I decided to make a video tutorial for this apple pie recipe. I go through each step of the process in detail, so even beginners can follow along. I'm so happy with how the video turned out, and I


Seresa Dickerson
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I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to baking, so I was determined to make the perfect apple pie. I spent hours perfecting the crust and the filling, and I'm so happy with the results. The pie was absolutely delicious, and it was the perfect w


Young Ree Mchings
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this apple pie recipe was no exception. I used a variety of different apples, including some heirloom varieties, and I added a bit of cardamom to the filling. The pie turned out amazing, and


Horlarwunmi Hardewunmi
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This apple pie recipe reminds me of the pies my grandmother used to make. The smell of the apples and cinnamon baking in the oven is so comforting. The taste is just as I remember it, with a perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love making this pie f


Abbey omolola
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I love making pies that are as beautiful as they are delicious. This apple pie recipe was perfect for that. The lattice crust was so easy to make, and it looked so impressive. The pie was also perfectly golden brown when it came out of the oven. I'm


Official Hope
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I'm on a tight budget, so I was looking for a way to make a delicious apple pie without breaking the bank. I found this recipe and it was perfect. I used store-brand ingredients and the pie turned out just as good as if I had used expensive ingredien


Adesina Warees
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I'm always looking for ways to save time in the kitchen, so I decided to try making this apple pie in my slow cooker. I simply placed the pie filling in the slow cooker and cooked it on low for 4-6 hours. The pie turned out perfectly, and it was so e


Siraj Ali Almani
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I love experimenting with different recipes, so I decided to add a few twists to this apple pie. I used a combination of three different types of apples, and I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the filling. I also used a lattice crust instead of


Marie Jasmina Albert
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I'm gluten-free, so I was thrilled to find this recipe for a gluten-free apple pie. The crust was made with almond flour and oat flour, and it turned out perfectly flaky and buttery. The apples were tender and flavorful, and the pie was a hit with my


Kyagera Raymond
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I made this apple pie using whole wheat flour and unrefined sugar, and it turned out just as delicious as the traditional recipe. I also used a mix of tart and sweet apples, which gave the pie a nice balance of flavors. My family loved it, and I'm so


Joann Crabtree
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I'm not much of a baker, but I wanted to try making an apple pie for my family. I found this recipe and it was so easy to follow! The pie turned out amazing. The crust was flaky and the apples were perfectly tender and flavorful. My family loved it,


sanuka tg
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I've made this apple pie countless times, and it always turns out perfect. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand, and the pie always comes out great. I highly recom


Kristina Kasaj
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This is one of the best apple pie recipes I've ever tried! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the apples were perfectly tender and flavorful. I used Granny Smith apples, which gave the pie a nice tartness. My family loved it, and I will definitely