helen's quick apple crisp

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Jul 13, 2014

My mother, Helen, has been making this dessert for years and it is "world famous"! It's such a hit with family and friends and couldn't be easier! This can also, of course, be made with your own homemade pie crust and fresh apples, as well. It's also wonderful with other fruit fillings such as peach, raisin, cherry, etc. I just happen to love the quick and easy method!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield Up to 24, depending on size of slices

Ingredients

  • 1 box pillsbury (or other brand) pie dough (you'll need two pie dough crusts, for top and bottom)
  • 2 cans apple pie filling (or one large)
  • 1 - egg white, beaten 'til stiff
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make helen's quick apple crisp

  • Step 1
    Lay one unbaked pie crust onto a round pizza pan. Pour apple pie filling onto dough. You can add a little cinnamon sugar and nutmeg if the pie filling doesn't have enough for you.
  • Step 2
    Put other pie dough crust on top and crimp edges all the way around to seal in pie filling. Prick top crust with a fork.
  • Step 3
    Beat one egg white until stiff and spread onto top pie crust. Sprinkle egg white with some more cinnamon sugar. Bake at 350 - 375 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes, until bottom crust is baked and top crust is golden brown.
  • Step 4
    Add 1 tsp. of vanilla and a little hot water to 1 cup of powdered sugar until it is thin enough to drizzle on top of the apple crisp. Enjoy!

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Category: Pies
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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