Apple Flower Pie
A beautiful pie featuring a delicate floral design and a comforting apple filling, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into thin wedges.
- Toss the apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
- Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture, distributing the slices evenly.
- Create flower shapes with a second piece of dough and arrange them on top of the apples.
- Brush the pie with egg wash using a pastry brush.
- Trim excess dough and create a decorative border.
- Bake the pie for about 30-35 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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