Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of this Hot Buttered Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Apple Pie, a nostalgic dessert that transforms any gathering into a cherished occasion. With a perfect balance of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples enveloped in a flaky crust, this pie is topped with a buttery crumb topping that adds delightful crunch. Drizzled with a rich hot buttered vanilla sauce, every slice is an invitation to savor the comforts of home. Easy to prepare and family-friendly, this pie promises to be your go-to sweet treat for celebrations or cozy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons firmly packed dark-brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter
- 6 to 8 large apples (about 3 1/2 pounds), such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch dice
- 1 TBSP plus 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 tsp. dry pectin (or an extra 1/2 tsp. cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 TBSP spiced vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor; add chilled butter until crumbly. Gradually mix in ice water until it clumps together.
- Roll out chilled dough into a circle and fit it into a pie pan. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- For the crumb topping, combine sugars with cinnamon and flour; mix in cold butter until crumbly.
- For the filling, sauté sliced apples in caramelized sugars in two pans for even cooking.
- Assemble by combining sautéed apples with spices and sugars; pour into the prepared crust.
- Bake at 350°F until golden brown; tent with foil if necessary.
- Meanwhile, prepare the hot buttered sauce by boiling brown sugar and corn syrup until syrupy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg