How to Make Glazed Apple Cream Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, homemade pie on a crisp fall day. And when it comes to classic fall flavors, it's hard to beat the combination of sweet, tart apples and warm spices. That's why this glazed apple cream pie is the perfect dessert for any autumn gathering.

What sets this pie apart from the rest is the creamy, velvety texture of the filling. It's a delightful blend of sweet and tangy apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, all wrapped up in a flaky, buttery crust. The finishing t...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (15 ounce) package pastry for double-crust pie
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup cream, and 1/4 cup butter. Heat until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla; stir into saucepan. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the apples, flour, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  • Line a 9 inch pie pan with pie dough. Pour thickened filling mixture into pastry-lined pie pan. Arrange apple mixture evenly over filling. Top with second crust, seal and flute the edges. Cut slits in top crust.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 tablespoon softened butter. Blend until smooth; pour evenly over warm pie. Refrigerate for AT LEAST 1 1/2 hours before serving (longer is better).
  • Nutrition

    480 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 115mg