Cinnamon Delight Apple Pie
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of our Cinnamon Delight Apple Pie. This exquisite dessert combines tender McIntosh apples with a creamy sour cream filling, all encased in a flaky, buttery crust. Topped with a delightful walnut crumble, this pie looks as good as it tastes. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests, this recipe will surely become a cherished favorite. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat!
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Servings
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Calories
20
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour (Crust Recipe)
1 3/4 cups
sugar
1/4 cup
cinnamon
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
butter
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (cold)
water (or apple cider)
1/4 cup
McIntosh apples
8 (peeled, cored, and sliced)
sour cream
1 2/3 cups
sugar
1 cup
all-purpose flour
1/3 cup
egg
1
vanilla
2 teaspoons
salt
1/2 teaspoon
chopped walnuts
1 cup
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup
firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup
granulated sugar
1/3 cup
cinnamon
1 tablespoon
salt
a pinch
butter
1/2 cup (room temperature)
Instructions
1
For the crust: In a medium bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually add 1/4 cup water (or apple cider), tossing gently with a fork until evenly moistened. Gather the mixture into a ball, then chill for 30 minutes.
2
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a circle slightly larger than a 10-inch pie plate. Carefully place the crust into the pie pan, fluting the edges as desired. Set aside.
3
For the filling: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). In a large bowl, mix together the sliced apples, 1 2/3 cups sour cream, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1 egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
4
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes, or until the filling is puffed and golden brown. If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with strips of aluminum foil.
5
For the topping: While the pie bakes, combine 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Blend the 1/2 cup room-temperature butter into this mixture until it becomes crumbly. Once the initial baking time is complete, sprinkle the walnut topping over the pie and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cinnamon Delight Apple Pie?
Cinnamon Delight Apple Pie is a rich dessert featuring McIntosh apples and a creamy sour cream filling in a buttery crust, topped with a walnut crumble.
What type of apples should be used?
The recipe calls for 8 McIntosh apples that are peeled, cored, and sliced.
How much flour is needed for the crust?
The crust requires 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
What liquid is used to bind the crust dough?
You can use either 1/4 cup of water or 1/4 cup of apple cider.
How much sugar is in the crust?
The crust mixture includes 1/4 cup of sugar.
Is there cinnamon in the pie crust?
Yes, the crust contains 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
What amount of butter is used for the crust?
Use 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of cold butter for the crust.
How long should the dough chill before rolling?
The dough should be gathered into a ball and chilled for 30 minutes.
What size pie plate is recommended?
The recipe is designed for a 10-inch pie plate.
What is the initial baking temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius) for the first stage of baking.
How long does the pie bake at the initial high temperature?
The pie bakes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
To what temperature should the oven be reduced after the first 10 minutes?
Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
How long does the pie bake at 350 degrees before adding the topping?
It bakes for an additional 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sour cream is in the filling?
The filling includes 1 2/3 cups of sour cream.
How much sugar is used in the filling?
The filling requires 1 cup of sugar.
Are eggs used in this recipe?
Yes, the filling contains 1 egg.
How much vanilla extract is added to the filling?
The filling uses 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
What ingredients make up the walnut topping?
The topping consists of chopped walnuts, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter.
How many walnuts are needed for the crumble?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
What type of brown sugar is used in the topping?
Use 1/3 cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
How much cinnamon is in the topping?
The topping includes 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
What is the butter temperature for the topping?
The butter for the topping should be at room temperature.
How much butter is used in the topping?
The topping uses 1/2 cup of butter.
When do you add the walnut topping to the pie?
Add the topping after the pie has baked for 10 minutes at 450 degrees and 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
How long does the pie bake once the topping is added?
Return the pie to the oven for a final 15 minutes.
How do I prevent the crust from burning?
If the edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them with strips of aluminum foil.
What texture should the filling have when done?
The filling should be puffed and golden brown.
How should the Cinnamon Delight Apple Pie be served?
It is best served warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
How many total teaspoons of salt are in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon (divided between crust and filling) plus a pinch in the topping.
What is the total baking time?
The total baking time is approximately 65 minutes.