Nothing beats a classic Apple Pie, especially when it's made with Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Shortening! Made from 100% Pure Avocado Oil, it helps create the perfect tender and flaky, golden crust. Serve up a warm slice and enjoy the comforting flavors of fall!
Ingredients For Cozy Apple Pie
Ingredients for Pie Crust
1 lb (3¾ cups) All-Purpose Flour
10 oz Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Shortening, refrigerated
1/3 oz (2 tsp) salt
5 oz (½ cup +2 tbsp) Ice Water
Ingredients for Apple Filling
2 lbs (8 Cups) Fresh Apples, Fuji or Granny Smith
8 oz, then 2 oz Water
(1 cup, then ¼ cup)
2 oz, then 1 oz Sugar
(¼ cup, then 2 tbsp)
½ tsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
1 Zest from 1 lemon
1 ¼ oz (½ cup) All-Purpose Flour
1 Egg
Directions For Cozy Apple Pie
Directions for Pie Crust
- Cut shortening into ½" cubes
- Mix the shortening with flour and salt and put into mixer with a paddle attachment.
- Mix until you have “pea-size” clumps in the mixture.
- Add ice water and mix just until just combined.
- Wrap and chill for at least 2 hours
- Divide dough into 2 pieces and roll out on a floured surface to about ¼ in thickness. Place one sheet into a pie pan.
Directions for Apple Filling
- Peel and slice the apples
- Combine first 8 oz (1 cup) of water, 2 oz (¼ cup) of sugar, spices & lemon zest in a small pot and bring to a boil.
- Combine the flour and 1 oz (2 tbsp) of sugar in a small bowl, then stir-in 2 oz (¼ cup) of water.
- Add the flour slurry to the boiling water, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Mix in the sliced apples and fill the pie shell with the mixture.
- Cover with a top crust or lattice, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with some coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake at 420F for about 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown
*Recipe by Robert Jörin