Impossible French Apple Pie
Indulge in the magic of this ‘Impossible French Apple Pie,’ a dessert that practically bakes itself into perfection! With layers of tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a light, custard-like batter that transforms into a soft, crust-like layer as it cools, this pie is as enchanting as its name suggests. Featuring a simple mix of pantry staples like flour, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract, this recipe skips the traditional pie crust, making it delightfully hassle-free. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this golden-brown masterpiece brings comforting fall flavors to your table in just over an hour. Perfect for beginners and apple pie enthusiasts alike, it’s a deliciously unique twist that’s sure to wow your family and friends!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced) Apples
- 2 tablespoons (melted) Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons (for dusting) Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or butter a 9-inch pie plate.
In a large bowl, toss the thinly sliced apples with melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
Arrange the apple slices evenly in the greased pie plate, slightly overlapping them for even coverage.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined and smooth. The batter will be thin.
Pour the batter evenly over the apples, spreading gently with a spoon if necessary to ensure it reaches all edges.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the pie to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. As it cools, the batter will firm up and create a soft crust-like layer.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 1052 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.5 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 235.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1344 mg | 29% | |
*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.
