Apple Cream Pie
- A decadent twist on traditional apple pie with a luscious cream layer.
- Perfect balance of warm spiced apples and silky vanilla cream filling.
- Ideal for holidays or anytime you crave a special homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
- 4 cups thinly sliced apples (about 4–5 medium apples, preferably a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and take pie crust out of refrigerator 15 minutes before use.
- Peel, core and thinly slice apples to about 1/8 inch thickness. Toss with lemon juice in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour. Add to apples along with melted butter and toss until evenly coated.
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing into bottom and sides. Trim or crimp edges as desired.
- Transfer apple mixture into pie crust using a slotted spoon, leaving most accumulated liquid behind.
- In a medium bowl, whisk heavy cream with vanilla extract until just slightly thickened but still pourable.
- Slowly pour cream mixture evenly over the apple filling.
- Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling with cream layer set but slightly jiggly in center.
- Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving to allow filling to set properly.
- Serve as is or with optional garnishes like powdered sugar or caramel drizzle.
Notes
- For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apple varieties.
- If the crust edges brown too quickly during baking, cover them with foil strips or a pie shield.
- This pie must be refrigerated after 2 hours at room temperature due to the cream component.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 45
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