Pennsylvania Dutch Schnitz Pie

Pennsylvania Dutch Schnitz Pie is a traditional dessert in the Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine. ‘Schnitz’ refers to the dried apple slices used in the pie filling.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Pennsylvania Dutch Schnitz Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Pennsylvania Dutch Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Pie crust
• 6 large Apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and melted butter. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust. Sprinkle the flour mixture evenly over the top.
6. Roll out the second pie crust and place it on top of the apple filling.
7. Trim and crimp the edges of the pie crust. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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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.