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Healthier Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

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"Apple pie is my favorite pie. I make it for holidays and just because sometimes too. I wanted to cut out some of the fat from the butter so I cut it down and eliminate the sugar. It makes it caramel and better for you." — MakeItHealthy

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Original recipe makes 1 9-inch pie Change Servings

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

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Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work of crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

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Editor's Note:
This recipe is a healthier version of Apple Pie by Grandma Ople.

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Nov 06, 2012

THE.BEST.PIE.EVER. I've made both the original recipe and this healthier version, and for my taste, this one wins the contest. I can't imagine anyone rating these pies less than 5 stars. You just can't mess them up. Thank you Grandma Ople!! One alteration that made it a tad healthier, still, is I made a whole wheat pie crust. (Recipe: 3/4cup butter, softened; 1/3cup water; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup white flour. It's meant to be 2 crusts, but I squeeze 3 out of it. Roll between 2 sheets of wax paper. Super easy.)

—roozoonoomom

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Oct 31, 2012

This is the first time I ever made a pie. I look for recipes with a few ingredients and simple directions; this fit the criteria, so I gave it a try. It was great tasting. My husband, a pie lover, said it was great. I was able to use only one pie crust as my recipe for crusts was ample enough to use the scraps and reform them to apply the lattice strips.

—Rosaitalia

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8 Ratings

Nov 22, 2012

Easy pie with great results. My teenage daughter made the sauce, and with pre-made pie crust and Granny Smith apples it made a wonderful pie. We took the liberty of putting a 1/4 tsp. cinnamon in the sauce because we are all fond of a touch of cinnamon in our cooked apples. Everyone loved it with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. Just right!

—mjmanch

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Apr 19, 2013

This was my first attempt at baking an apple pie. Although mine did not come out looking as nice as the one in the photo (I had to make pie crust from scratch for the first time so you can imagine...lol). Overall, the taste was amazing. It had a slight lemony taste (which I loved) even though I did not add any lemon. I am guessing it was the apples. I think the brown sugar made a world of difference and it made me feel a little less guilty...:p I will be making another pie soon.

—Jelilat

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Jan 06, 2013

I made this pie yesterday and found it to be absolutely wonderful! I made no changes to the recipe, followed it to the letter. I can't wait to have another slice with whipped cream after supper tonight. Thanks for posting this recipe! It's a WINNER!

—Irene

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Nutrition

Calories
413 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
55.3 g
18%

Cholesterol
15 mg
5%

Fat
21 g
32%

Fiber
5 g
20%

Protein
3.5 g
7%

Sodium
240 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 413
Calories from Fat: 189

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 32 %
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
Sodium 240mg 10 %
Potassium 199mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 55.3g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 5g 20 %
Protein 3.5g 7 %
Sugars 27.8g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 11 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 16 %
Thiamin 22 %
Niacin 19 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 5 %
Folate 25 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.