Healthy Apple Pie with Olive Oil Pie Crust
Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling:
- 4 cups Apples, (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp. Maple Syrup or Honey
- 3 tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice, (appx. 1-2 lemon)
- 1/2 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
Olive Oil Pie Crust (makes single crust):
- 1 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp. Milk
- 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
Instructions
Olive Oil Pie Crust (makes single crust):
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease (with olive oil) or line (with parchment paper) an 8" pie pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. Pour in the olive oil, then use a fork to mix until crumb-like texture. Add in the milk and knead until a smooth and pliable dough forms. Wrap tightly in saran wrap and place in fridge for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the dough inbetween two sheets of wax or parchment paper (prevents sticking). Peel the top sheet of parchment paper off, then flip the rolled dough onto the prepared pie pan.
- Lightly press the pie crust into the pan, then use a fork to the bottom 3-4 times. (Optional: Temporarily add dried beans or uncooked rice into the pan to prevent rising.) Cover the edges with aluminum foil, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Apple Pie Filling:
- In a large bowl, toss together the peeled / thinly sliced apples, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Add the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and soft. Cover the crust with aluminum foil once it becomes golden brown. Allow the apple pie to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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