Apple Pie [0001145]

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (or dairy-free alternative)
3-4 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
5. 6-7 cups thinly sliced and peeled apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour

Instructions:

For the Crust:

In a food processor, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour and salt. Pulse a few times to mix.

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative) to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

With the food processor running, slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together and forms a ball.

Remove the dough from the food processor, shape it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

For the Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced and peeled apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and gluten-free all-purpose flour. Toss until the apples are well coated.
Assembling the Pie:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Roll out the chilled gluten-free pie crust between two sheets of parchment paper to fit a 9-inch pie dish.

Place the rolled-out crust into the pie dish, trimming any excess dough from the edges.

Pour the apple filling into the pie crust, spreading it out evenly.

Roll out a second piece of pie crust and place it over the apple filling. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal the pie.

Use a sharp knife to make a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Optional: Brush the top crust with a little milk or a milk alternative and sprinkle with sugar for a golden finish.

Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Remove the gluten-free apple pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.

Enjoy your homemade gluten-free apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!

Always double-check the labels of your ingredients to ensure they are truly gluten-free if you have gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. Enjoy your pie!