Nothing beats the scent of freshly baked apple pie. But sometimes, we just don’t have the time to make it from scratch. Fear not, because we have a quick apple pie recipe that you can whip up in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 4 cups of thinly sliced and peeled apples
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
- Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust.
- Dot the pie with butter.
- Cover the pie with another sheet of refrigerated pie crust, and seal the edges using your fingers or a fork.
- Make a few slits on the top of the pie crust to allow for steam to escape.
- Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Variations
Want to mix things up a bit? Here are a few variations you can try out:.
Add Some Spice
If you like your pie a bit spicier, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the apple mixture.
Make it Vegan
Simply use a vegan pie crust and substitute the butter with a vegan margarine.
Add Some Crunch
For an added crunch, mix in some chopped walnuts or pecans to the apple mixture.
Conclusion
Now you can have your apple pie and eat it too, even when you’re short on time. This quick apple pie recipe is perfect for those days when you want to indulge in something sweet and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen.