Kulick's Apple Pie Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 40

Servings people

Calories 613

This Kulick's classic apple pie recipe is the perfect homemade apple pie recipe just like mom used to make with tender warm apples in a delicious sweet flaky pie crust. The perfect pie for any occasion!

Equipment

Ingredients

1 double traditional pie crust
8 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
7 1/2 cups Granny Smith apples (thinly sliced)
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
Egg wash: 1 tbsp water or milk, 1 large egg

Pie Crust

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
7 tbsp butter (unsalted, cold)
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup ice water
1/4 cup vodka (cold)

Instructions

Pie Crust

(Optional: if you are making your own pie crust start here. If you have a pre-made or frozen crust you can start with the pie filling steps below) In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Then add the butter and shortening. Use a pastry cutter and cut down the butter and shortening until the mixture takes on a coarse meal texture. Alternate between 1 tbsp of cold water and cold vodka into the bowl and stir. Stop adding liquid when the dough begins to form clumps.
Transfer the dough to a floured flat surface. Flour your hands and fold the dough into itself until the flour has fully incorporated into the fats. Form the dough into a ball and cut in half. Form each half into a 1-inch thick disc and wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Pie Filling

Preheat the oven to 425F. Prepare a double traditional pie crust.
In a medium saucepan over medium to medium-low heat melt butter. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour into the butter and simmer for another minute, continuously whisking. Add in the water, sugar, and vanilla extract and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer another 3 minutes before removing from heat.
Pour the 7 cups of apples into large bowl, sprinkle with cinnamon and lemon juice, then toss. Pour the sauce over the apple slices and stir to evenly coat.
Roll your dough out into a circle and place into your 9-inch pie plate. Add in the apple mixture. Place the second crust on top of the pie in desired pattern, slice in vents, and brush with an egg wash.
Bake the pie at 425F for about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and continue to bake until the filling bubbles. Once it does, remove from oven and allow to rest at room temperature for an hour before serving. Slice and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Calories: 613kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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