In the heart of our family traditions lies a beloved recipe for apple pie that has stood the test of time. We’re excited to share the magic with you, and don’t worry – it’s simpler than you might think!
Ingredients for the Crust:
- 1 stick of butter
- 3 1/2 tbsp ice water
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Begin by cutting the butter into a mixture of flour, salt, and baking powder. Ensure it turns a delightful buttery color and is thoroughly mixed. Add the ice water, lightly mix with a fork, and then roll the dough onto a floured board.
Preheat your oven to 450.
Ingredients for the Filling:
- Approximately 1 lb thinly sliced, peeled apples
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Tiny pinch of salt
- Minuscule pinch of allspice or cloves (be cautious – it’s potent!)
- 1/3 cup dark molasses
- 1/3 cup water, or less
- 1/4 cup flour
Mix the apple slices with the sugars, spices, molasses, and water until well-covered. Add a dash of lemon juice, stir, and then sprinkle in the flour to prevent the mixture from being too runny.
Place the apple mixture into a well-greased 9-inch pie plate with a pricked pie shell. If you’d like, you can make a full pie – the apples will cook down. Cover it with a second crust, make slits for ventilation, and crimp the edges.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the pie crust “sets.” Reduce the oven temperature to 350 and continue baking for about an hour or until the mixture bubbles out, and a knife inserted into the apples comes out easily.
When the pie is juicing, and the apples are soft, it’s done! Enjoy the warm, comforting aroma of our family’s apple pie – a delightful treat that’s been bringing smiles for generations.
Bonus Recipe: Wild Blueberry Loaf Cake
Are you craving a delicious and moist cake? Look no further than this irresistible Wild Blueberry Loaf Cake recipe! Bursting with the flavors of wild blueberries and a touch of cinnamon, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. And the best part? It’s easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of wild blueberries, dusted with flour and set aside
- 1 cup and 1/4 of flour
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 tsp of vanilla powder
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 very ripe bananas (soft ones work best)
- 1 cup of coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 2 tsp of baking powder
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix them well.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients together.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the dusted wild blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the center is fully cooked.
- To prevent the top from browning too much, you can loosely cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil for the last ten minutes of baking.
Blueberry Frosting
- Boil one cup of wild blueberries until they become soft. Then, strain the mixture through a mesh to obtain 1/2 cup of liquid.
- Take one or two cans of chilled coconut milk from the fridge and scoop out the cream.
- Blend the coconut cream with 1/2 cup of icing sugar and pour in the blueberry liquid.
- Whip the mixture for about 4 minutes until it becomes fluffy.
- Once the loaf cake is fully cooled, spread the blueberry frosting on top.
Now, take a moment to imagine the delectable aroma of blueberries and cinnamon filling your kitchen as this tantalizing cake bakes to perfection. It’s time to treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of heaven with this moist and flavorful Wild Blueberry Loaf Cake. Enjoy!