Apple Cream Pie Recipe
This Apple Cream Pie Recipe features tender apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and heavy cream baked in a buttery crust for a rich, comforting dessert with a smooth, creamy filling.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c butter melted
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
For the Filling
- 1 c packed brown sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 8 apples red or green apples may be used
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
For Serving (Optional)
- Additional whipped cream or ice cream
Instructions
To Prepare the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, cold water, salt, and baking powder. Mix until a dough ball forms.
- Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch pie pan using your hands. Use the bottom of a flat glass to smooth the center of the crust.
- Crimp the edges with your fingers and trim away any excess dough.
To Prepare the Filling
- Peel the apples and cut them into quarters or eighths. Place the apple pieces in a large bowl and toss them with the lemon juice.
- Arrange the apples in the prepared pie crust, placing the larger pieces in the center and the smaller pieces closer to the edges.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Sprinkle approximately three-quarters of the dry mixture evenly over the apples.
- Slowly pour the heavy whipping cream over the apples, making sure the cream is distributed as evenly as possible.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
To Bake
- Bake the pie for 10 minutes at 400°F.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the apples are fork-tender.
To Chill and Serve
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool.
- Refrigerate the pie for 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
To make this Apple Cream Pie Recipe gluten free, replace the all-purpose flour in both the crust and filling with a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend that contains xanthan gum. Confirm that the baking powder and any optional toppings are certified gluten free as well. Because gluten-free crusts can be more delicate, press the dough gently into the pan and chill it briefly before filling if needed to help it hold its shape.