Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2009

I was concerned that other reviewers thought this was too sweet so I started with 1/2 cup Splenda and tasted it. It was plenty sweet enough for me so I stopped there. I subbed apple pie spice for the cinnamon and didn't really measure, just sprinkled on top. It was very easy to put together and quite tasty. I will make this again. Thanks.

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Kathy_in_TN

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2009

This was a good pie but I found myself wanting some texture to it (and I even took someone's suggestion and added a crumb topping with oats as well as cinnamon). I was thinking that a diced apple might do the trick, but then I also liked that it was really quick to put together since there wasn't any fruit to cut up and my family liked it. I would probably make this again if I was really craving apple pie and had apple sauce and no apples, but a traditional apple pie is still my favorite.

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MamaMia72

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2009

Just made this and it is absolutely wonderful. I used Musselmen's Chunky Applesauce and followed the recipe exactly. It set up perfectly and was one of the easiest pies I've ever made. Great recipe, Cathy.

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Sharon

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

This recipe was really good and I don't think it was too sweet. However, the texture was a little off for me so next time I will try to thicken it a tad to make it a little more firm. Also, next time I intend to try it with homemade cinnamon applesauce, I'm sure it will be great.

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

This pie would NOT set. I'm an experienced baker and followed the recipe to a T. Sorry! It sounded really yummy but was completely liquid.

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KTMAN

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2008

This is a great recipe! Even my 5 yr old who doesn't eat pie loved this one. I used a ready bake graham crust for this recipe. I used the amount of butter required for the recipe but it was a little to much for me as I could taste it in the pie. I will use 1/2 the amount the next time around. I plan to make this for a holiday party that my daughter's school is having next week. I hope the kids and teachers enjoy it as much as we did!

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2008

Awesome!! This is an easy recipe as well as delicious. I used sweetened cinnamon applesauce, 1/2 cup egg substitute, increased the vanilla to 1/2 tsp., lowered the sugar to 1/2 cup, added 1/2 tsp of lemon juice to cut sweetness and sprinkled the top with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves before baking. I served it warm with a dolop of whipped topping. My family loved it. It was gone in one day.

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Marie

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Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2008

I loved this recipe. I chopped up a fresh apple and added it in with the apple sauce. It did not set as well as I thought it would but I think that was my fault. I should have adjusted the cooking time after adding the apple.

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Cindy

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2008

I used organic no sugar added applesauce, a heaping 1/3 cup Splenda, salted butter, and lightly sprinkled McCormick’s Cinnamon and Sugar on top and it turned out great. Just right if you are craving something sweet and you are a diabetic.

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Adeeann

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2006

This dessert was so light on the pallet, and very easy to make. Definitely worth a re-make.

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Kate S.

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2005

Awesome! I think the people that found it too sweet were using regular applesauce. I boiled up 3 apples and made my own (2 large braeburns and 1 granny smith) with no sugar there. I used a full cup of sugar and it wasn't too sweet. However, I just added spices until I thought it looked "spicy" enough! A bit of nutmeg, some cinnamon, cloves would be great in this I think...just a tad. I also ended up baking this without the crust as my crust didn't turn out the way I would have hoped. The only problem with that is the sugar crystallized on the edges. Perhaps that's because I didn't use a mixer. I probably cooked it a little longer than called for as I used smaller pie plates, but I loved the way it turned out. The consistency was a bit like pumpkin pie...would be excellent with some whipped cream on top! I think I'll be making this as an additional pie for Thanksgiving!

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CANDY177

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2005

Too sweet, even with 2/3 cup sugar. No flavor, even with nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon. Husband did not like at all.

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2005

I made this last night using the Best Ever Pie Crust and Crumb Topping For Pies recipes from this site. I added nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon like another reviewer and it turned out delicous. Next time I think I will make 2 pies out of the mixture instead of one though since part of the filling ended up in the bottom of my oven (probably from the topping). Definately a keeper though. Thanks for sharing.

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2005

Made this yesterday and I did have to let it cook longer than stated probably b/c I live at a high elevation. I also covered the crust edges with foil strips before I baked the pie. Good taste and sweet enough for my husband. I also used unsweetened applesauce and the amount of sugar called for. Thanks for an easy and different pie recipe.

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doggymom

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Home Town: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: May 19, 2005

Very sweet. Did not turn out as "custardly" as I was hoping.

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LYNN39SCAF

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2005

I thought this was a great change from a regular apple or custard pie! So easy to make too. Like other reviewers, I also used 2/3 cup sugar and it was plenty sweet enough :)

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Cat Berner

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2005

This pie was really good and easy to make. Other reviewers complained about it being too sweet, but perhaps they used sweetened applesauce? I think this recipe is meant to have unsweetened applesauce used in it. For my pie, I tried something a bit different that ended up being excellent. A certain famous applesauce brand whose name begins with an "M" sells all-natural "no sugar added flavored applesauce in those little individual serving 6 packs. I made my pie with the peach flavor and it was delicious! I used between 3/4 and full cup of sugar and it was not too sweet at all. When making the pie, be sure to cover the crust edges with foil or pie protector during the last 10 mins. or so of baking so it won't burn.

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BLONDIEQ

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2004

This is very good! I thought it sounded a little odd, but had a bunch of applesauce to use up, so decided to try it -- it was a hit and disappeared quickly!!

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2004

Too bad the star rating only goes to 5, because this one deserves many more!!! Thanks for submitting this DELICIOUS recipe, Cathy. After reading other reviews, I decided to omit a portion of the sugar also, I found 2/3 cup was sufficient and the pie was still plenty sweet. Next time this gem is prepared, I will add some raisins. I did use a mix of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon in the "batter", which floated to the top as the pie cooked ... Perfect in every way, and "so tasty too" ...

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GRAYJETMAN

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2004

Super easy to make, takes very little time, I'm not sure if it was the greatest though, fairly plain and simple, we weren't too crazy about it, probably won't make it again as it's not a favorite.

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