Here’s a delicious Creamy Apple Pie recipe for you! 🍏🥧
Creamy Apple Pie Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3-4 tbsp ice water
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
For the Creamy Topping:
- ¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping (Optional but recommended!):
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup (55g) cold butter, cubed
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough starts to come together.
- Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let it sit while you prepare the topping.
Step 3: Make the Creamy Topping
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Pie
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled pie dough on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly into the pie crust. Pour the creamy topping over the apples.
Step 5: Add the Streusel Topping (Optional)
- In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the pie.
Step 6: Bake & Serve
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and slightly set in the center.
- Let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your Creamy Apple Pie!