French Apple Pie

A French Apple Pie (sometimes also called a Dutch Apple Pie) is just a traditional apple pie with a crumb topping. So what does that really translate into? French Apple Pie = Très délicieux!


The one pictured above is definitely large and in charge. Don't expect your pie to be that deep if you follow this recipe. But it looks tasty despite that...doesn't it?

ingredients

1 pie crust, unbaked, trimmed and fluted

apple filling:

cold water

lemon juice

5 ½ cups granny smith apples peeled, cored and sliced

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons flour

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

crumb topping:
¾ cups flour

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

1/3 cup butter, at room temperature

directions

Fill a large bowl half way with cold water and add a couple good squirts of lemon juice to it. As you peel and slice the apples add the apple slices to the lemon water. When all apples are sliced and ready to go drain the apples real well before combining them with the other apple filling ingredients.

In a smaller bowl combine all the ingredients for the crumb topping and combine until light and crumbly adding a little more flour if necessary.

Spoon the apple filling mixture into the prepared pie crust. Pour the accumulated apple juices over the top. Top apples with crumb mixture spreading evenly with your fingers.

Bake the pie at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until apples are just tender. Let cool completely before serving
Tip: If your oven runs hot and the crumb topping is starting to look burnt before the apples are done cover the top with a piece of foil and continue cooking until apples are done.

Enjoy!

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