Easy Apple Pie Recipe

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Apple Pie is a classic baked dessert made with apples, sugar, butter, and a flaky pastry crust. This Apple Pie recipe combines spiced apples with Nestlé MILKMAID in a buttery crust and bakes them to golden perfection for a warm, comforting treat.

About Our Recipe

This Apple Pie is the perfect blend of comfort and indulgence, bringing together warm spices and a buttery crust. Our Apple Pie recipe is designed to be simple yet rewarding, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced bakers.

At the heart of this Apple Pie are tender apple slices coated in cinnamon, sugar, and a hint of citrus for balance. The filling is made entirely from scratch using fresh apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of lime juice for brightness. Adding Nestlé MILKMAID gives this Apple Pie recipe a rich, creamy twist, making every bite more flavourful and satisfying.

If you’re searching for an easy Apple Pie recipe, this one delivers both taste and texture without overcomplicating the process. From preparing the dough to baking the filling, this simple Apple Pie recipe ensures delicious results every time.

If you enjoyed this Apple Pie, be sure to try other favourites like Eggless Cake or Fruit Custard for equally comforting and delicious desserts.

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Ingredients

For Pie Crust

1Nestlé MILKMAID Mini

2½ cup (250 gms) Maida (All-purpose Flour)

1/2 tsp Salt

100 gms Butter

1/3 cup Cold Water

For Filling

4 cups Apples, peeled and sliced

2 tsp Brown sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon Powder

1 tbsp Lime juice

2 tbsp Butter

1 tbsp Maida

How to make Apple Pie

For Pie Crust:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a pie dish.
Step 2: Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
Step 3: Rub butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Step 4: Add cold water gradually and form a dough.
Step 5: Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes.
Step 6: Roll out the dough and place it into the pie dish.
Step 7: Prick the base and sides, then bake until lightly golden.

For Filling:

Step 1: Combine apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, lime juice, and flour.
Step 2: Spread the apple mixture into the baked crust.
Step 3: Pour Nestlé MILKMAID over the apples.
Step 4: Dot with butter for added richness.
Step 5: Cover with a lattice pattern using the remaining dough.
Step 6: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Step 7: Cool slightly, slice, and serve the Apple Pie.

Tips to Make Apple Pie

Flavour: Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a balanced Apple Pie filling.
Crust: Keep ingredients cold to achieve a flaky crust in your Apple Pie.
Texture: Avoid overworking the dough to maintain softness in your Apple Pie.
Baking: Preheat the oven properly for an evenly baked Apple Pie.
Filling: Leave a slight space at the edges to allow proper expansion while baking.
Thickening: Adding flour or cornstarch to the apple filling helps absorb juices and prevents the Apple Pie from becoming watery.

Serving suggestions for Apple Pie

Serve your Apple Pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for added indulgence.
This Apple Pie recipe also pairs beautifully with whipped cream or custard.
You can enjoy this Apple Pie as a festive dessert or a comforting evening treat. The flavours of this simple Apple Pie recipe make it suitable for both casual and special occasions. NO-BAKE ALTERNATIVE
If you want a no-bake version, prepare the apple filling on the stovetop and layer it over a biscuit crust.
Chill until set for a quick and simplified take on this Apple Pie recipe.

FAQs on Apple Pie

1. How to make Apple Pie filling from scratch?

Apple Pie filling is made by tossing fresh apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, lime juice, and a little flour, then baking them inside the crust.

2. How to make flaky pie crust at home?

A flaky crust requires cold butter and minimal handling. Rub cold butter into the flour until crumbly, gradually add cold water, chill the dough, then roll and bake.

3. Can I make an Apple Pie without an oven?

Yes, you can prepare a no bake Apple Pie by cooking the apple filling on the stovetop, layering it over a biscuit crust, and then chilling until set.

4. How to prevent Apple Pie from being runny?

Add flour or cornstarch to the apple filling to absorb excess juice, and ensure the pie is baked long enough for the filling to thicken properly.

5. How to serve Apple Pie - warm or cold?

Apple Pie can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Warming it slightly enhances the aroma and brings out the spices.

6. What type of apples are best for the Apple Pie recipe?

A mix of sweet and tart apples, such as Granny Smith and Fuji, works best because they hold their shape during baking and balance the sweetness of the filling.