French Canadian Apple Pie
Delight your taste buds with the rustic charm of a homemade French Canadian Apple Pie—a luscious marriage of tart Granny Smith apples, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg, topped with a buttery oat-pecan crumble. This recipe elevates the classic apple pie with a perfectly flaky, golden crust and a nutty, slightly crunchy topping that adds texture and depth. The filling, sweetened with brown sugar and brightened with a hint of lemon juice, achieves the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, while the aromatic spices envelop your kitchen in a cozy warmth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a simple dessert indulgence, this pie is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Ready in just under two hours, this crowd-pleaser brings the rich culinary traditions of Québec straight to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Cold water
- 6 medium Apples (Granny Smith or other tart variety)
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. To prepare the crust, combine 2 cups of flour and 0.5 teaspoons of salt in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently between additions until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4. While the dough chills, peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Place them in a large bowl and toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Set aside.
5. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a large circle, roughly 13 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming any excess, and crimp the edges.
6. Arrange the apple mixture evenly into the pie crust.
7. For the crumble topping, mix 0.5 cups of flour, 0.5 cups of rolled oats, 0.5 cups of chopped pecans, 0.25 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt in a bowl. Cut in 0.25 cups of cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples in the pie.
9. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips, then bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
10. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 412.7 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.6 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 317.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1757 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
