french apple pie, mom's recipe
This recipe was one Mom used for holidays and special occasions. I love the topping. I have her handwritten version in my recipe box and it is a treasure to me.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
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yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- PIE FILLING:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups sliced peeled baking apples
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cold butter
- CRUMB TOPPING:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- PIE SHELL:
- 1 - unbaked 8 or 9 inch pie shell
How To Make french apple pie, mom's recipe
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Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees. PIE FILLING: Stir together sugar, spices, and cornstarch. Mix with apples in a medium bowl and set aside while making topping. Measure 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cold butter and set aside in a separate small dish.
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Step 2TOPPING: Stir together flour and brown sugar. Using a fork cut cold butter into dry mixture to make crumbs.
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Step 3Pour apples into pie crust. Dot with small pieces of cold butter. Spoon topping over all. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Note: You can cover edges of crust with strips of aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
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