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Hot Buttered Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Apple Pie

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Indulge in the delightful warmth of our Hot Buttered Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Apple Pie. This comforting dessert features a flaky, buttery crust filled with tender apples, harmoniously spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a crumbly, golden topping, this pie is perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With every bite, you’ll experience the nostalgia of homemade treats and the joy of sharing moments with loved ones. Easy to make and utterly delicious, this apple pie will quickly become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 TBSP granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup chilled unsalted butter
  • 4 to 5 TBSP ice water
  • 6 to 8 large apples (3 ½ pounds)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar for filling
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • For crumb topping: 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 TBSP packed dark-brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter for topping
  • 1 TBSP plus 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp dry pectin or extra cornstarch
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
  • 1 TBSP spiced vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and granulated sugar for the crust. Add chilled butter and pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water while pulsing until the dough forms a ball. Chill for at least one hour.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough and fit into a greased deep-dish pie pan.
  5. Prepare the filling by sautéing sliced apples with sugars until tender, then mix in spices and cornstarch.
  6. Pour the apple mixture into the crust and sprinkle crumb topping over it.
  7. Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

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