Southern Living Granny Smith Apple Pie

Granny Smith apples were first discovered in Australia in the late 1800s and are named after Maria Ann Smith, who cultivated the first apple tree of this variety.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Southern Living Granny Smith Apple Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

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

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 apple Granny Smith Apples
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 large Egg
• 1 9-inch Pie Crust

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
4. Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges.
5. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust. Dot the top with butter and drizzle with lemon juice.
6. Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the apple filling. Seal and crimp the edges.
7. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
8. In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the top crust.
9. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
10. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 2g4%

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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.