potluck apple pie

gainesville , GA
Updated on Jun 1, 2011

This is a great potluck dessert. I make it in a 13x9" pan, and bring along a bucket of ice cream. I provide the desserts for our churches Wed. night bible study and this is always a hit. The apples aren't soggy and the sauce is perfect.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 10 to 12

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 5 pounds apples (about 10 large) peeled cored and cut into 1/2" slices
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 - egg white lightly beaten

How To Make potluck apple pie

  • Step 1
    Adjust the oven rack to upper-middle position (7 to 9"from top) and heat oven to 450.
  • Step 2
    Whisk cider, syrup, lemon juice, cornstarch and cinnamon until smooth, set aside.
  • Step 3
    Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, when foaming subsides add apples and cook stirring 2 to 3 times for about 5 minutes. DO NOT FULLY COOK APPLES.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat, add cider mixture, gently stir to coat. Set aside to cool while you prepare the crust.
  • Step 5
    If using "store bought crust," roll out and fit together, trim so that it's approx 2" larger than your pan. You can use trimmings for decorations if you want to.
  • Step 6
    Pour apple mixture into 9x13" pan and fit the crust on top, flute around edges and brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Step 7
    Make several vent slashes and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm or room temperature with ice cream.

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

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