Apple Shortbread Pie

Apple Shortbread Pie is a classic American dessert that combines the sweetness of apples with the buttery richness of shortbread crust.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Apple Shortbread Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 cup Apples
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 cup Shortbread cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel, core, and slice the apples.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
5. Press half of the shortbread cookies into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
6. Pour the apple mixture over the crust.
7. Sprinkle the remaining shortbread cookies over the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
9. Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.