Crazy Crust Apple Pie Recipe
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Crazy Crust Apple Pie

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"The one that makes its own sweet, crumbly, biscuit-like crust!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch deep dish pie
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well, then add water, shortening, and egg. Mix on low speed until ingredients are combined, then beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread into pie pan.
  3. In a medium bowl mix together pie filling, lemon juice, and apple pie spice. Spread over crust; do not stir.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until crust is browned.

Footnotes

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 308 | Total Fat: 17.9g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2009 by Mandy   view full review
I used fresh apples seasoned with nutmeg,cinnamon, and all spice. I added 1 cup sugar and 4tbs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by Susan   view full review
I love this pie! It tastes like a mix of pancake and cinnamon apple..ness... This has been my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by chey   view full review
My husband loved it! Very easy and quick to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2009 by KathleenO   view full review
Like many others who posted, I changed it only because I find canned apple pie filling too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2005 by MACS30   view full review
The filling was all right, but the crust tasted awful. It was not crumbly nor tasted like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by Jason S.   view full review
My lactose intolerant friends loved this! They thought the crust was delicious. Now I am going...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by Heather E   view full review
This recipe was very good. It was a nice change to the same old apple pie. I did do it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by Michigan Mommy   view full review
I really didn't like this and my husband and kids also thought it was gross. I think it taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by tia   view full review
really good, different type of apple pie
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by Quigleymax   view full review
5 stars when it turns out right. Found this recipe yrs ago from Pillsbury but miss placed it....

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