German Apple Pie Recipe
Enjoy the warm flavors of cinnamon and cloves with the tartness of Granny Smith apples in this delightful German Apple Pie recipe. A creamy, vanilla-infused filling baked inside a flaky pie crust makes this a perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 pie (8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 prepared pie crust
Filling:
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 lbs (about 7 cups) tart, green apples, such as Granny Smith
- 1 cup (198g) sugar + 2 tbsp (25g), divided
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (8oz/ 236ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust and fit it inside a pie plate, shaping the edges. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Prepare the Apples: Toss sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, cloves, and salt, then coat the apples with the mixture.
- Fill the Pie: Place coated apples in the pie crust, then pour the cream mixed with vanilla over them. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake the Pie: Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (176°C) and bake for 55-65 minutes until crust is baked and pie is set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For the pie crust, you can use your favorite recipe or store-bought crust.
- Ensure the bottom crust is baked through by using a glass pie plate and checking the color and texture.
- If the top of the pie browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking.
- This pie is best served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: German Apple Pie, Apple Pie, Dessert, Granny Smith Apples, Vanilla Cream Pie
Find it online: https://reemcook.com/german-apple-pie-recipe/
