The ShopRite Apple Pie Baking Event
'Tis the season for baking and this virtual ShopRite Holiday Apple Pie Baking Event has gotten me in the holiday mood! ShopRite is my go-to store for everything I need this holiday season! So, get ready folks, it's time to make some holiday memories with ShopRite!
Course: Dessert
Keyword: apples, double crust pie, pie
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 763kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Pie Crust
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus a bit extra for dusting (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 2-inch pieces (chilled, but pliable)
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 6 Gala or Cortland apples
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, about half a lemon
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Egg wash and Topping
- 1 Tbsp. milk
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp. demerara sugar, for sprinkling on top of pre-baked pie
Filling
Quarter, and then peel apples - trim the core. Slice each quarter crosswise, into 1/4-inch-thick triangles. Place apples into a large saucepan- add the lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon, and toss to coat gently. Allow apples to sit and macerate for about 15 minutes. Then cook apples on low heat for about 6 minutes, or until juices thicken. Cool slightly. Arrange oven rack one level down below the middle. Preheat oven to 450F.
Assembling the Pie
Remove pie plate from fridge. Spoon apple filling and fill pie plate - piling the middle portion higher than the rest. Dot with butter. Take the other remaining pie dough and place over the top of filling. Seal top and bottom crust edges by crimping.(Or use the tines of a fork, as pictured) Beat the milk and egg together for the egg wash and brush top crust. Sprinkle with demerara sugar. Using a small sharp knife, cut a couple of slits in the top crust- this is to vent steam. Set pie plate on a parchment lined cookie or baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes initially (if edges are browning too quickly wrap edges with foil) Reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake for 15 minutes more. Allow to cool before cutting.
Little Fox Kitchen mentions that you can use either Gala or Cortland Apples for this recipe. I used Gala.
Keep the butter refrigerated until your ready to use it, so it stays as cold as possible.
Keep a close eye on your pie while it's baking. If the edges begin to brown too quickly just cover them loosely with foil.
Calories: 763kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 1357IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg