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Best Apple Pie

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"Lemon juice gives this pie some added zing!" — Debbie Lollo

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1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

9 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

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Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large bowl mix together flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add apples and lemon juice. Toss until apples are thoroughly coated. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
Pour apples into pastry-lined pie plate. Dot with butter or margarine. Cover with top pastry. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top pastry.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until crust is golden brown.

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Baking pie is a rather straightforward technique, but a few tips can only help to make your pies come out looking and tasting perfect!

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 16, 2004

A great recipe. My daughter didn't know there was no sugar and she said it tasted appley. I used 1T frozen orange concentrate instead of the lemon juice

—JSONEAL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 02, 2004

Thr recipe was very easy and straightforward. It comes out pretty darn sour with no sugar and that much lemon, like MASMAY said. I used about 1/4 cup of sugar with this recipe, and it was still sour. The lemon overpowered the taste of the apples, and you really rely on the apples for all of the sweetness in this pie. Although I did get some nice comments, nobody came back for seconds. The next time I use this recipe, I'll either cut the lemon in half and add 1/4 cup of sugar (or and equivelence of sugar substitute) or try JSONEAL's idea of 1Tbsp OJ instead of lemon juice.

—Mr. Dog

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32 Ratings

Sep 23, 2007

After reading other reviews I took some of their advice, I only put ten drops of lemon juice in, and I added 1/4 c. of sugar, being the sugar fan that I am. I used 6 mac apples and 3 gala which made a great combination. I'll deffinatly be using this recipe again, the taste is amazing.

—Rachel LaFaye

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Dec 17, 2003

I was so happy to find this recipe! My dad loves pies and cakes but is a diabetic and has a hard time during the holidays with all the baked goods around that he can't have. This pie was EASY and SO GOOOOOOD!!! I made this at Thanksgiving - the whole family loved it!

—WEREQUACKERS

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Nov 14, 2004

I cannot say enough good things about this recipe! Very Easy! I lightly covered with tinfoil the last ten minutes of cooking to keep from getting too brown.

—KEBERDT

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Oct 09, 2006

This recipe was excellent. I added a cup of blueberries because I was short apples, used orange juice like the other reader suggested and a splash of vanilla. Overall excellent it doesn't need sugar at all. The granny smith apples made the pie tangy and refreshing.

—Berryblue031

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Nov 28, 2004

I was hopeful this would be great, but it was a disaster. I used granny smiths with the lemon (maybe should have used orange as recommended) and it was sour and not sweet at all. I followed the recipe to the letter, I believe, but had no takers after two pieces. Big disappointment as we have loved a no sugar apple pie from BJ's in the past. Thanks, but it was not for us.

—MASMAY

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Nov 28, 2009

This was my first ever apple pie and I probably should have paid more attention to the fact that there wasn't any sugar involved, but this pie came out sour and dry. It needs a lot more sweetness and moisture, perhaps pre-cooking the apples would help?

—Shannon

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Nutrition

Calories
329 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
43.7 g
14%

Cholesterol
4 mg
1%

Fat
16.7 g
26%

Fiber
5.5 g
22%

Protein
3.4 g
7%

Sodium
318 mg
13%

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

Nutritional Information

Best Apple Pie

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 329
Calories from Fat: 150

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.7g 26 %
Saturated Fat 4.7g 23 %
Cholesterol 4mg 1 %
Sodium 318mg 13 %
Potassium 200mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 43.7g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 22 %
Protein 3.4g 7 %
Sugars 16.3g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 15 %
Thiamin 21 %
Niacin 18 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 5 %
Folate 24 %

* 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.