Aunt Carol's Famous Apple Pie Recipe

Name: Aunt Carol's Famous Apple Pie Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients: 2 pounds Granny Smith apples; 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon white sugar

In every family, someone has a signature dish they excel at. While I'm known for my cookies, my sister Carol reigns supreme when it comes to pies. Her apple pie is simply the best. This recipe calls for free-flowing brown sugar, a non-clumping version with a lower moisture content than regular brown sugar. If you can't find it, regular brown sugar works just fine, just ensure it's broken up and free of clumps. Using Macintosh or Granny Smith apples is highly recommended as they maintain their shape while baking.

Total time1 hr 30 mins
Prep time30 mins
Cook time1 hr
Yield1 (10-inch) pie, 8

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Ingredients

2 pounds Granny Smith apples
1 cup white sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Peel and slice the apples, placing them in a bowl. Add 1 cup of white sugar, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Toss until the apples are evenly coated, then set aside.
Roll out one pie crust on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the apple filling into the crust and dot with butter. Roll out the remaining pie crust and lay it over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal.
Dampen the top of the pie with water and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of white sugar. Use a fork to poke ventilation holes in the top crust for steam to escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, placing aluminum foil underneath to catch any spills. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until the crust is golden brown, approximately 45 minutes more. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 492 kcal
Fat Content: 18 g
Fiber Content: 6 g
Sugar Content: 51 g
Sodium Content: 257 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 8 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 81 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g