When you think of apple pie, you probably have an image in your head of your grandma kneading dough and sitting the finished pie on the windowsill to cool. Those memories are all well and good, but these days we’re more into creative apple recipes that aren’t so traditional. You’ve got all of the essential apple recipes down, so why not step outside the box and try something new? Maybe you’ll find out that you love making skillet pie or apple cinnamon galette. Either way, you should keep reading, because we’re giving you 15 recipes that’ll school Granny on how to make an *epic* apple pie.
1. Paleo Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Skillet Cookie: Chances are, Grandma didn’t have a lot of dietary restrictions to consider when baking her pies. In today’s world, we have to be more conscious of that, which makes this Paleo cookie and apple pie combo crucial. (via The Paleo Running Momma)
2. Open-Face Apple Pie: There’s no need for a double crust when you can create a beautiful apple rosette design with your filling. All you have to do is thinly slice the apples and layer them vertically, starting from the outside, and you’ve officially reached Martha Stewart status. (via Honestly YUM)
3. Salted Caramel Apple Pie: If you thought salted caramel was just a passing phase, we’re happy to report that it’s here to stay. Mix it with the apples inside your pie and then drizzle it all over the final product to serve. YUM! (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)
4. Snickers Caramel Apple Pie: Whether you’re a cooking novice or a total expert, this pie needs to be on your weekend to-do list. Technically, there’s no cooking involved at all, so there’s no risk of burning anything… like your last baking experiment. (via I Heart Nap Time)
5. Caramel Apple Pie: We have great news! You don’t have to choose between flakey pie crust and buttery crumble. This pie has both AND a caramel drizzle. (via Foodie Crush)
6. Apple Pie Bites: The only thing that could be better than apple pie is pie you can grab on your way out of the door. These bites have only six ingredients, and in less than 30 minutes you could be enjoying a piece of hand-held bliss. (via The Blond Cook)
7. Caramel Apple Slab Pie: We’ve all been there. You make a beautiful pie, only to have it ruined when you go to slice it in that awkward pie pan. Preserve your work of art by making a slab pie on a sheet pan. Clean up is a breeze and the pieces slice like a dream. Plus, you’ll be able to feed an army. (via The Recipe Critic)
8. Caramel Apple Crumble Pie: This dense apple pie is packed full of oats, apples and spices. That combination totally means you can eat it for breakfast, right? (via Averie Cooks)
9. Brown Butter Oatmeal Crumb Apple Pie: If you ever want to take a dish up a notch, just add browned butter. The nutty flavor is perfect to pair with apples and will leave everyone who eats your pie perplexed by its unique flavor. (via Baker by Nature)
10. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars: One could argue that a shortbread crust is superior to pie dough. If you’re part of that opinion, these apple pie bars are right up your alley. Top with streusel and salted caramel and you may have something better than pie on your hands. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)
11. Easy Skillet Pie: 2016 has definitely been the year of the skillet. Cookies and pizza are bomb when cooked in a cast iron pan, so obviously you can’t go wrong doing the same with apple pie. (via So, How’s It Taste?)
12. The Best Apple Pie Ever: EVER?! This pie comes with some pretty steep claims, so it’s probably worth checking out. You know, for research’s sake. Obvi. (via Audrey’s Apron)
13. Maple Apple Pie: Maple + apple = a match made in heaven; this we recognize. What you may not know is that roasting your apples before filling your pie results in an easier to slice and less wet product. Try it! (via Kitchen Heals Soul)
14. Mile-High Apple Pie: What you’re looking at is a pie that contains 12 apples. Yep, 12! This one will definitely keep the doctor away. (via Sugar Hero)
15. Salted Caramel Apple Galette: Think of a galette as the easier little sister to pie. There’s no crimping the edges on a pie plate, perfectly rolling out a circle of dough or *gasp* fiddling with a lattice top. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)
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FAQs
Go with Granny Smith apples. Known for its vibrant green color, this apple is tangy and tart and features firm flesh that won't get too mushy when cooked down. Braeburn: For a sweeter take on the spicy apple flavor, choose Braeburns for baking your pie.
What apples not to use for apple pie? ›
There are a few apples that don't make the cut. While great for snacking, Gala, Fuji and Red Delicious are the most common apples that won't hold up in the oven and will give you a watery-mushy pie, tart or cake.
What are the top 5 apples for baking? ›
For the best pies, crisps, and other baked treats, apples need to be firm enough to hold their own during the cooking process. We call these apples “baking apples” and to namedrop, they include Braeburn, Cortland, Honey Gold, Jonathan, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Haralson, and Newtown Pippin.
Who makes the best apple pie in the United States? ›
Home of the award-winning Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag, The Elegant Farmer is noted by Gourmet Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Food Network and Milwaukee Magazine as having “the best pie in America.” The award-winning Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag has been the farmer's signature item for decades, baking over a ...
What makes a high quality pie? ›
The following are characteristics of a good pie:
Crust is uniformly browned and golden brown around the side, somewhat lighter brown on bottom. Crust is flaky and tender. Filling is firm, smooth, and sufficiently cooked. Flavor is well-blended, with the filling characteristic for that kind of pie.
What combination of apples make the best pie? ›
My best apple pie would include a combination of these three: Cortland, for flavor; Russet, for texture; and Granny Smith, for its combination of the two.
Are pink lady good pie apples? ›
Pink Lady® apples are a perfect accompaniment for pies as they hold their shape and don't disintegrate when baked, creating beautiful layers within your pie. Slightly el dente and naturally sweet when baked make them the perfect pie partner.
Is green or red apples better for apple pie? ›
Bright green Granny Smith apples are one of the most popular varieties for pie. Their puckery-tart flavor prevents fillings from tasting too sweet, they're easy to find year-round, and they hold their shape beautifully when baked.
Are honeycrisp apples good for making pies? ›
Using a combination of tart and sweet apple varieties will create the right flavor balance for the best apple pie. The 7 best apples for baking pie: Our favorite apple pie recipe calls for Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Golden Delicious apples, or a mix of all three.
What apples make the best applesauce? ›
The best apples for applesauce are whatever apples you have on hand and need to use up. However, if you have a choice, we recommend using a combination of sweet and tangy varieties for the best flavor. Popular sweet varieties include Honeycrisp and Fuji, while popular tangy varieties include Granny Smith and Braeburn.
Crisp and sweet with an almost honey-like flavor, Envy apples are a smart choice for baking classic pies, rustic apple galettes, and every fall dessert in between. Why? Not only does their firm texture hold up to baking, Envy apples also keep their beautiful color—from the red peel to the pale yellow flesh—when baked.
What is the best thickener for apple pie? ›
All-purpose flour is an easy solution, as you're sure to have it in your pantry. Since it's lower in starch, you'll use more of it than you would higher-starch thickeners. Quick-cooking tapioca makes filling bright and clear, but also gives it a stippled and somewhat sticky texture.
What is one thing you should not do when making pie crust? ›
Mistake to Avoid No.
Adding more flour is always an option, but add too much flour and your dough will end up like a cracker—not a pie crust. Remember: The more you mix your pie dough, the tougher it becomes. To keep the mixing to a minimum, try rolling out your dough between two pieces of parchment paper.
How do I keep the bottom of my apple pie from getting soggy? ›
Crust dust is a 1:1 mixture of flour and granulated sugar. When baking a pie, especially a fruit pie, a couple of teaspoons of crust dust sprinkled into the bottom of the crust will help prevent the crust from becoming saturated with juicy filling as it bakes.
What are the best apples for pie or apple crisp? ›
The firm and crisp Granny Smith and Honeycrisp varieties are popular apples to use in apple pies and apple crisps.
What is the tartest apple? ›
The apple with the tartest flavor on the Apple Sweetness Scale is the Granny Smith apple. You can spot them by looking for their bright green skin! Other tart apples include: Pink Lady®, Braeburn, McIntosh, Jonathan, Empire, and Cortland apples.
