4 Homemade Apple Pie Homemade Recipes

One of the best ways to enjoy the flavor and nutrients of apples is through delicious desserts. Among the many recipes that exist, apple pies are among the most delicious options.

There are several delicious homemade apple pie recipes. And the best part is that it is possible to prepare these pies with 100% natural ingredients.

As stated in a study published in  EXCLI Journal-Experimental and Clinical Sciences, the apple is a very healthy fruit. In addition to providing us with vitamins, minerals and fiber, it contains antioxidants beneficial to health such as flavonols and anthocyanins.

Moreover, the regular consumption of flavonols is associated with a reduction in chronic diseases such as cancer or degenerative disorders. Regarding anthocyanins, several studies believe that these compounds have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticarcinogenic effects.

Beyond the possible benefits of the apple, this fruit is very easy to include in your daily diet, because it can be eaten as is and easily incorporated into a recipe. Here we offer you four pie options that you can enjoy on a special occasion or at tea time. Hands on!

1. A classic apple pie

The first recipe can be prepared with yellow or red apples. This recipe is perfect for learning how to prepare desserts, as there are very few steps and the difficulty level is low.

If you wish, you can incorporate cream inside the pie. If you omit this step, your recipe will still be delicious.

Ingredients

• Three apples cut into cubes
• 2 cups of flour for the base of the pie (300 g)
• Three eggs
• 2 ½ glasses of milk (300 ml)
• ½ cup of oil (125 ml)
• Three tablespoons of corn starch (30 g)
• Natural vanilla essence

Preparation

• To start, we preheat the oven to 180 ºC.
• First beat the eggs and add the sugar, oil, milk and vanilla extract.
• Then add the flour and beat until the mixture is smooth.
• Add after the apples to the previous mixture. Beforehand, you will have cut the apples into cubes then you will have passed them in the flour and corn starch.
• In a round mold previously oiled and floured, cook the preparation at medium temperature for 25 minutes.
• Let cool, unmold and finally sprinkle with icing sugar.
• If you wish, you can also garnish the apple pie with cream.

2. Caramelized apple pie

If you like caramel, then this second recipe is for you. And the cool thing about this recipe is that the lemon zest adds flavor to all the ingredients.

Ingredients

• 5 large apples
• 2 cups of flour (300 g)
• 1 ½ cup of sugar (300 g)
• ½ cup of oil (125 ml)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of baking powder (20 g)
• ¾ glass of milk (150 ml)
• Natural vanilla essence
• Zest of one lemon (to taste)

Preparation

• First, pour a cup filled with sugar with a little water into a saucepan and heat it gently until the sugar turns to caramel. Book it.
• Wash, peel and then cut the apples into slices and place them on top of the caramel.
• In a bowl, pour the remaining cup of sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and lemon zest.
• Beat well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then gradually add the oil, beating at medium speed.
• Stir in the flour, baking powder and milk to obtain a dough of medium consistency.
• Finally, pour the mixture over the apples and the caramel and place it in the oven at a temperature of 180 ° C for 45 minutes.
• Let cool and arrange the apple cake on a platter.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon to taste and serve.

3. Apple and almond pie

The third recipe contains almonds in order to bring a very pleasant crunchy touch to the palate. Are you going to prepare it?

Ingredients

• 4 large green apples
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon (10 g)
• 1 ½ cup of sugar (350 g)
• 6 eggs (separate the whites from the yolks)
• 1 cup of margarine (250 g)
• 2 cups of flour for the base of the cake (500 g)
• 2 cups chopped toasted almonds (400 g)
• 1 cup of milk (250 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla (10 g)

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 180 ° C
• Sprinkle a mold about 26 centimeters in diameter with flour.
• Wash, peel and remove the seeds from the apples. Cut them into medium pieces.
• Place the apples with the cinnamon and a cup of sugar in a large saucepan. Then heat over high heat until the sugar is well melted and the apple is “al dente”.
• Leave to cool, filter the liquid and mix with the milk. Reserve this preparation.
• Using an electric mixer, combine the margarine with the remaining sugar in a bowl. Then add the egg yolks one by one to this mixture.
• Add the flour, milk and vanilla to the mixture, beating on low speed, then set aside.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and add them to the previous mixture.
• Add the apples you had reserved and the toasted almonds.
• Finally, bake this apple and almond cake for 45 minutes in the oven. You will know that the cake is well done by inserting a toothpick inside. If it comes out clean and streak-free, cooking is complete.

4. Puff pastry with apples

Finally, among the best homemade apple pie recipes, the one made with puff pastry could not be missing. The base of this pie is light and crisp and its taste is very pleasant. 

Ingredients

• 1 rectangular sheet of refrigerated puff pastry
• 3 medium apples
• 4 tablespoons of honey (100 g)
• 3 tablespoons of sugar (45 g)
• 3 tablespoons of butter (60 g)
• Icing sugar to decorate the pie

Preparation

• First of all preheat the oven to 200 ° C
• Then place a vegetable baking paper to cover the baking sheet.
• Roll out the puff pastry with a rolling pin on a previously buttered and floured surface. Then, cut jagged edges from the puff pastry and then place it on the baking paper.
• Pierce the puff pastry with a fork, so that it does not swell too much when baking.
• The apples, peeled and seedless, will be cut into thin strips and distributed over the entire puff pastry.
• Sprinkle with sugar and then spread the butter cut into small pieces over the entire surface of the apples.
• Bake the pie for 25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the apples are perfectly tender.
• Melt the honey in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then, spread the honey on the apple puff pie and bake it for five more minutes.
• Remove the baking paper and let this puff pastry apple pie cool.
• Finally, sprinkle this delicious apple dessert with icing sugar.

Haven’t tried these homemade recipes yet? Choose the option you want the most and enjoy it with your whole family. But be careful, eat these pies in moderation to avoid excess calories. Likewise, if you suffer from any ailment such as overweight or diabetes, consult your nutritionist before trying these types of recipes.