CITRUS APPLE PIE

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I found this recipe in my early years of cooking, and it's been a favorite of my five children ever since. It's different, zesty and flavorful. I prefer to serve it warm.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups shredded peeled tart apples (about 4 large)
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim pastry even with edge of plate. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and orange and lemon zest. Stir in juices. Add apples and toss to coat. Stir in eggs. Pour into crust., Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Seal and flute edges. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Remove foil; reduce heat to 350°. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Md Viay
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pie turned out soggy. I think I might have added too much liquid to the filling.


Suman Oli
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and beautiful pie.


Noah Teter
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a cold winter day.


Sagor Alle
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I'm not a big fan of citrus desserts, but this pie was surprisingly good. The citrus flavor was subtle and the pie was very sweet.


Howa Kowa
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little bit more sugar to the filling. I found it to be a bit tart for my taste.


Santana White
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This recipe is easy to follow, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it.


Muna Poudel
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Iredy Mulenga
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This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Obydur Rahman
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I love that this recipe uses a combination of apples and citrus. It gives the pie a really complex flavor.


Tylah Calloway
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The citrus in this pie really shines through. It's a great way to use up winter citrus fruit.


Saghir Msaghir
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pie was golden brown and the filling was bubbling and delicious.


Shahzaib Fiaz
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This citrus apple pie is an absolute delight! The combination of tart apples, sweet citrus, and flaky crust is simply divine.