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The Spruce / Tara Omidvar
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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163 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
23g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 10 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 163 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
Sodium 163mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate 23g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 2g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 1% |
Calcium 11mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 74mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Apple pies are wonderful, but they can have a few too many calories for some diets. If you still want to enjoy this classic dessert, you can make it a little healthier by cutting some of the sugar. After all, the apples themselves add a fair amount of sweetness, so it really doesn't need a lot of sugar to make it delicious.
This apple pie can be on the tart side because of the Granny Smith apples. To add a healthy dose of sweetness, try serving this pie warm with a scoop of low-fat, low-sugar frozen yogurt or low-fat, low-sugar ice cream. If you are just getting used to enjoying your desserts with less sugar, you might find the transition a little challenging at first. But soon you will savor the natural flavors of the apples and find it quite satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup butter, chilled
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3 tablespoons water (ice-cold)
For the Filling:
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2 cups peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples
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2 cups peeled, cored, and sliced Gala apples
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons butter
Steps to Make It
Note: There are multiple steps to this recipe which is broken down into workable categories to better plan for preparation and baking.
Make the Pie Crust
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
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Cut in the chilled butter, using two knives or a pastry blender.
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Sprinkle in the ice water into the mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork after each addition.
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Using your hands, form the dough into a ball.
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Roll the dough into an 11-inch circle between two sheets of plastic wrap coated with cooking spray to reduce sticking.
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Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes so it becomes slightly firm and uniform.
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Preheat the oven to 425 F. Remove the top sheet of plastic wrap from the pie dough. Turn the dough over into a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray, and remove the remaining layer of plastic wrap.
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Using your fingers, press the dough into the pie plate and flute the edges.
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Make the Apple Filling
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a large bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice.
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In a separate bowl, combine the remaining sugars and flour.
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Combine the sugar mixture with the apples and toss the mixture lightly with a fork.
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Pour the apples into the pie crust.
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Use a knife to cut the remaining butter into small pieces, and distribute the butter pieces over the top of the pie.
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Bake at 425 F for 10 minutes, then turn the heat down to 350 F and bake an additional 30 minutes.
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Tip
- If the crust starts to become too brown while baking, gently create a foil ring around the edges of the pie and put it back into the oven.