Harvest apple pie, a flakey crust, piled with apples and topped with a butter crumble, a delicious dessert for any gathering, even a gathering of 1. 

Harvest Apple Pie

Fall is a favorite season for many, not just because of the weather, the crisp air, or cozy weekends around the fireplace. But because of the opportunity to spend time with family and friends celebrating and eating.  What could be better than a day in the kitchen with the kids making  pies? Maybe a day baking Harvest Apple Pie?

Recently, I decided to try my hand at an old fashioned apple pie. I am going to be honest here, this is my first apple pie; although I frequently make my grandmother’s slab apple pie this is my first foray into making flaky pie crust.

Harvest apple pie is a delicious pie to add to your holiday table or summer picnic.  The crust is flaky, the apples are moist but still firm, and the combination of the tart apples and the buttery crumble make this pie melt in your mouth.

How to Make Harvest Apple Pie

• Read through the recipe to be sure that you have everything you need.
• Gather your ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 350.
• Make the crust by mixing together the flour and the salt. In a separate bowl mix together the vinegar and the ice water. Using two knives or a pastry blender, cut the Crisco into the flour mixture then gradually add the water until the dough comes together.
• Roll out the dough and place into your 9 or 10 inch pie pan, flute the edges. I used a tart pan because I like the look.
• In a bowl mix all of the filling ingredients and toss to coat the apples then place into the prepared crust.
• Make the topping by mixing together the flour, butter and sugar, you should end up with  large crumbles.
• Spread the crumbles evenly on the pie.
• Bake at 350 for 70-80 minutes.
• Cool and serve with your choice of topping.

How to serve your apple pie

Apple pie is delicious on it’s own but why not upgrade your pie and top it off with a little something?

• Vanilla ice cream is a popular option.
• Creme Anglaise.
• A drizzle of heavy cream.
• Fresh Whipped Cream.

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Harvest apple pie, a flakey crust, piled with apples and topped with a butter crumble, a delicious dessert for any gathering, even for 1. 

• Total Time: 0 hours
• Yield: 1 pie 1x

Ingredients

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Crust:

2 cups flour

1 tsp. salt

2/3 cups Crisco

6–8 tablespoons ice-cold water

2 teaspoons vinegar

Filling:

7 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced

1/2 cup of flour

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons of cinnamon

dash of nutmeg

Topping:

1 cup of flour

6 tablespoons of butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

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Instructions

Crust:

Preheat the oven to 350.

Mix together the flour and the salt. In a separate bowl mix together the vinegar and the ice water.  Using two knives or a pastry blender, cut the Crisco into the flour mixture then gradually add the water until the dough comes together. Roll out the dough and place into your 9 or 10 inch pie pan, flute the edges. I used a tart pan because I like the look.

In a bowl mix all of the filling ingredients and toss to coat the apples then place into the prepared crust.

Topping:

Combine all of the ingredients and spread evenly on the pie. Bake at 350 for 70-80 minutes. Cool and then serve with ice cream or whipping cream.

 

Notes

Note: This recipe calls for using half of the dough for the crust and half to make decorative cutouts to attach to the crust, I did not do that part. The original recipe also calls for a combination of apples I only had granny smith.

Recipe adapted from Lana Ross, Indianola, IA 2009 APC Crisco National Pie Championships

• Author: Elizabeth
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 70-80 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American