How to Make Apple Shortbread Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things in life as satisfying as a warm, homemade pie straight out of the oven. And when that pie is filled with sweet, tender apples and topped with buttery shortbread, it's a truly irresistible treat. This Apple Shortbread Pie recipe is a classic dessert that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

What makes this pie so special is the combination of crisp, tart apples and rich, buttery shortbread. The apples are tossed with warm spices and a touch of sugar to en...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup chilled butter, diced
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 ¼ pounds Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 8 - inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
  • Sift four, 1/2 cup sugar and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in egg yolks (mixture will be crumbly). Remove 1/4 of mixture, and set aside. Press remainder onto bottom and sides an 8 inch tart shell or pie pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place apples into crust, and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over top.
  • Place pie on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
  • Nutrition

    389 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 108mg