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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Brown Bag Apple Pie

This has got to be the BEST Apple Pie I have ever eaten! I know, everyone says that they have a recipe for "The Best Apple Pie". About 25 years ago, my ex-sister in-law baked this pie for Thanksgiving. I never really liked apple pie until I tasted this one.

It's not only great tasting...it is easy to make with a no-roll crust!

Crust
  • 1 1/2 Cups Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Milk
  • Mix well with fork and just pat into the pie pan
Filling
  • 6-8 Large Apples or 8-10 Small Apples (Granny Smith or another tart apple)
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 3 Tbsp Flour
  • Cinnamon to taste (about 1 tsp)
  • Mix well and place in crust
Topping
  • 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Butter
  • Mix together until crumbly using a fork or pastry cutter
  • Place on top of pie
Place pie in large brown paper grocery bag. Fold down the end. (I fold it under and staple it).

Don't allow bag to touch heating elements! Bag will not burn.

Bake for 1 hour at 400 degrees F.

There it is...."The BEST Apple Pie"

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14 comments:

  1. meemsnycDecember 5, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Wow, I had no idea you could bake inside a brown paper bag! I'll have to try this recipe!

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  2. Veggie PAKDecember 5, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    That looks incredibly delicious! Must try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 6, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Pie looks great! What is the purpose of a paper bag? To keep the juices inside? I usually cover it with baking paper so it doesn't burn. I should try baking with paper bag.

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  4. PatriciaDecember 6, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    This sounds wonderful! Why am I also thinking of vanilla ice cream??? I will try it.

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  5. Shawn AnnDecember 6, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    mmmm, looks very yummy!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 6, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Wow , sounds easy and yummy. I have never tried an apple pie before. I want to bake one now.Could you please tell me whether i can cover pie with aluminum foil/parchment paper, i don't have a paper bag now. Thanks

    Nila

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  7. RobinDecember 6, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Nila, I have only made this recipe in a brown paper bag. I don't see why you couldn't cover it with parchment paper. Let me know how you make out.

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  8. RobinDecember 6, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    MojVrt, I think that the bag helps it cook more evenly and keeps it from burning.

    Patricia, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I know why your thinking of vanilla ice cream...because it's best that way :)

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  9. The Apple Pie GalDecember 6, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Ok, I gotta try it! Who doesn't love apple pie!? Very clever baking!

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  10. DanDecember 6, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    I'll have to try this, looks delicious.

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  11. MacDecember 7, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Sounds delicious, but I'm nervous about the paper bag, my heating element is on the back of the oven wall.

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  12. RobinDecember 7, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Mac, just make sure that the bag doesn't touch the element and it should be fine.

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  13. PatriciaDecember 8, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    OK...I bought the apples, made the pie, encased it in the brown paper bag, baked for one hour, opened the bag and it was perfect!!! thank you so much. Best part...no mess from an overflowing pie on the bottom of the oven.

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  14. RobinDecember 9, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Patricia, I'm so happy that you tried the recipe and it worked out well for you. Thanks for letting me know :)

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