Rich and Creamy Sour Cream Apple Delight
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Rich and Creamy Sour Cream Apple Delight. Originating from the beloved Salt Box restaurant in Ocean City, New Jersey, this recipe stands out as one of the finest apple pies you will ever taste. The combination of tender, spiced McIntosh apples nestled in a silky sour cream filling creates a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. With a crunchy walnut topping that adds an irresistible crunch, this pie is bound to be the star of any gathering. Each bite is a nostalgic nod to the treasured recipes of yesterday, making it an essential part of your dessert repertoire.
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Servings
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Calories
20
Ingredients
Ingredients
Flour
1 3/4 cups (for crust and topping)
Sugar
1/4 cup (for crust)
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon (for crust)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (for crust)
Butter
10 tablespoons (very cold, for crust)
Apple cider or cold water
1/4 cup (for crust)
McIntosh apples
8 (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
Sour cream
1 2/3 cups (not low-fat)
Sugar
1 cup (for filling)
Flour
1/3 cup (for filling)
Egg
1 (beaten)
Vanilla
2 teaspoons (for filling)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (for filling)
Chopped walnuts
1 cup (for topping)
Flour
1/2 cup (for topping)
Brown sugar
1/3 cup (firmly packed, for topping)
White sugar
1/3 cup (for topping)
Cinnamon
1 tablespoon (for topping)
Salt
1 pinch (for topping)
Butter
1/2 cup (softened, for topping)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2
Prepare a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate by lightly greasing it.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut in 10 tablespoons of very cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
5
Drizzle in 1/4 cup of apple cider (or cold water) and gently toss with a fork until the dough is evenly moistened.
6
Gather the dough into a ball, then transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
7
Roll the dough into a circle that is slightly larger than the 10-inch pie plate.
8
Carefully transfer the rolled dough into the pie plate and flute the edges; set aside.
9
In a large bowl, mix together the filling ingredients: sliced apples, 1 2/3 cups sour cream, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1 egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until well combined.
10
Spoon the apple mixture into the prepared crust.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
12
After 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking until the filling is slightly puffed and the top is golden brown, approximately 40 minutes. If the edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them with strips of foil.
13
While the pie bakes, prepare the topping by combining 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
14
Blend in 1/2 cup of softened butter until the mixture is crumbly.
15
After the pie has baked for 40 minutes, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the walnut topping over the surface.
16
Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
17
Allow to cool slightly before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rich and Creamy Sour Cream Apple Delight?
It is a dessert pie featuring spiced McIntosh apples in a silky sour cream filling with a crunchy walnut topping, originally from the Salt Box restaurant in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Where did this recipe originate?
This recipe originated from the beloved Salt Box restaurant in Ocean City, New Jersey.
What kind of apples are best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 8 McIntosh apples, which should be peeled, cored, and thinly sliced.
What type of sour cream is recommended?
The recipe specifies using 1 2/3 cups of sour cream that is not low-fat.
What is the initial oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius) for the first 10 minutes of baking.
What size pie plate should I use?
A 10-inch deep-dish pie plate is required for this recipe.
Can I substitute apple cider in the crust?
Yes, you can use 1/4 cup of cold water if apple cider is not available.
How do I prepare the crust dough?
Whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, then cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse meal before adding liquid and rolling it into a circle.
What ingredients are in the sour cream filling?
The filling consists of sliced apples, sour cream, sugar, flour, one beaten egg, vanilla, and salt.
How long does the pie bake before adding the topping?
The pie bakes for 10 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit and then for approximately 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit before the topping is added.
What temperature should the oven be reduced to after 10 minutes?
After the initial 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
What is in the walnut topping?
The topping contains chopped walnuts, flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, salt, and softened butter.
How do I make the walnut topping crumbly?
Blend 1/2 cup of softened butter into the dry topping ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly.
When should I add the topping to the pie?
Remove the pie from the oven after it has baked for 40 minutes at the lower temperature and sprinkle the topping over the surface.
How long is the final baking time after adding the topping?
Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
What should I do if the crust edges brown too quickly?
If the edges of the crust brown too fast, cover them with strips of foil.
How do I know when the pie is finished baking?
The pie is done when the topping is golden, the filling is bubbling, and the top is slightly puffed.
Why should I let the pie cool before serving?
Allowing the pie to cool slightly ensures the best flavor and texture.
How many walnuts are needed for the topping?
The recipe requires 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
Is there cinnamon in the crust?
Yes, the crust includes 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
How much vanilla is in the filling?
The filling contains 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
What type of sugar is used in the topping?
The topping uses a combination of 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar and 1/3 cup white sugar.
Should the pie plate be greased?
Yes, you should lightly grease the 10-inch deep-dish pie plate.
How much butter is used in the crust?
The crust requires 10 tablespoons of very cold butter.
What is the role of the egg in this recipe?
One beaten egg is mixed into the sour cream filling to help it set.
How many tablespoons of butter are in the topping?
The topping uses 1/2 cup of softened butter, which is equivalent to 8 tablespoons.
Is this a traditional apple pie?
It is a unique variation that uses a sour cream base and a walnut crumble instead of a traditional top crust.
Can I use a different type of apple?
While McIntosh is specified for its specific texture, other baking apples could be used, though the result may vary.
How much flour is used in the entire recipe?
The recipe uses flour in three parts: 1 3/4 cups for the crust, 1/3 cup for the filling, and 1/2 cup for the topping.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 20 individual ingredients listed for the crust, filling, and topping combined.