How to Make Mom's Apple Pie II - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing that says "home" quite like the smell of Mom's apple pie baking in the oven. This classic recipe has been passed down through the generations, and it never fails to bring a sense of comfort and nostalgia to anyone who takes a bite. With its flaky crust, sweet and tangy filling, and warm spices, Mom's apple pie is the ultimate dessert for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 fluid ounces milk
  • 6 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix white flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in oil and milk all at once with a fork. When mixture forms a ball, divide into 2 pieces. Roll out, one half at a time between two pieces of waxed paper. Line a 9 inch pie pan with one half.
  • In a large bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Mix well and pour into pie crust; dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Seal and crimp edges, and cut slits in the top for steam to escape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue to bake for another 30 minutes or until apples are soft.
  • Nutrition

    464 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 186mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 233mg